Need a Little Help with Trailer Tire

[Walleye72]

I recently purchased a Tracker boat on a Shorelander trailer. I recently read about needing the correct 4-way or wrench to remove the tire in case of a blowout. In preparation for an upcoming trip, I walked out to my trailer to investigate and found the lug bolts blocked by a cover of some kind.

 

Is that simply more decorative hubcap or something with a purpose? And how do I get that cover off. I pulled on it and twisted it and it didn't seem like it wanted to come off.

 

This is probably a very noob post to have to make, but this is all new to me.

 

Thank you very much.

 

Bill

 

[Rich Clemens]

I have one like that. Gota get in there under that top section with a flat screw-driver.

Should pop right off.

On the inside of the cap - each of those prongs fits around the lug nut underneath it..

Loosen up and pull it off straight back towards you.

Fit back in place and give her a tap to get her back on there good

Edited July 18, 2013 by Rich Clemens

[DRIFTER_016]

My guess is it just pops off like a hub cap.

Use a big flat screwdriver to try and pop it off.

[davey buoy]

Should be a slot on one outside edge.As said a screwdriver should pop it right off.