Beauty Rings squeak and rattle

[wl_walker]

I took a look through the forum and didn't find a thread on this. The beauty rings on my '88 Silverado 2500 2WD wheels squeak and rattle above 30mph. I have tapped them in and it quiets down for a while then starts back up within a week or so. The rings seem tight upon inspection when removed from th wheels and they are in excellent condition. Does anyone have a more permanent cure for this problem (aside from wheel replacement...LOL). I am keeping my truck original like my dad kept it (I inherited the truck from him after he passed away) so I want to keep these steel wheels. I plan to have them powder coated soon as they are missing some of the original color. Thanks in advance!

wl_walker
1988 Chevy C2500 Silverado 177,000 mi. 'The Blue Beast'

[wl_walker]

Anyone have an idea?

[Project1]

maybe find ones that dont squeak and maybe you can solve the problem or just replace all 4 beauty rings they make new ones still. and sorry to hear about your dad thats cool what your doing with the truck

[2ToNe04]

sorry bout your dad

[wl_walker]

Thank you for the condolences, it is appreciated. I think I will see how they are after I powder coat the wheels this fall. Then mabey replace the rings...

wl_walker
1988 Chevy C2500 Silverado 177,000 mi. 'The Blue Beast'