Where to Buy Alloy Wheel Centre Caps for Range Rover Part Number LR173024

By | June 10, 2023

So you’re looking for the LR173024 alloy wheel centre caps for your Range Rover, but don’t want to pay over £50 each? Look no further.

If you’re a Range Rover owner, you may be all too familiar with the high costs associated with genuine spare parts, especially when it comes to seemingly simple items like alloy wheel centre caps. However, aftermarket options for Range Rover alloy wheel centre caps, specifically part number LR173024, have emerged at significantly lower prices than those found at main dealers.

Where to buy Alloy Wheel Centre Caps for Range Rover Part Number LR173024

If you’ve found this article, you probably know already that this design of centre cap features on the 2022 L460 SV Range Rover. But the size is the same as all other Range Rovers.

Which Cars Do These Fit?

Suitable for all Range Rover models with original size 62-63mm wheel caps:

  • Range Rover (L460) 2022 – present
  • Range Rover (L405) 2012 – 2021
  • Range Rover (L322) 2001 – 2012
  • Range Rover (P38A) 1994 – 2001
  • Range Rover Sport (L461) 2022 – present
  • Range Rover Sport (L494) 2013 – 2022
  • Range Rover Sport (L320) 2004 – 2013
  • Range Rover Evoque (L551) 2018 – present
  • Range Rover Evoque (L538) 2011 – 2018
  • Range Rover Velar (L560) 2017 – present

These centre caps are suitable replacements for original Land Rover part numbers LR173024, LR094546, LR089428, LR069899, LR069900 and LR011487.

Compatibility with aftermarket wheels cannot be guaranteed unless you know genuine Land Rover 63mm wheel caps fit your wheels already.

In this blog post, we will quickly cover what the aftermarket is, why it exists, and how it provides an alternative to costly OEM spare parts. And of course, show you where to buy a set of equivalent LR173024 wheel caps that are not over £200 a set (what they cost at the main dealer).

What is the Aftermarket?

The aftermarket refers to a sector of the automotive industry that provides replacement parts and accessories for vehicles after they have left the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). These aftermarket products are produced by independent manufacturers who specialise in creating parts compatible with specific vehicle models. By offering alternatives to OEM parts, the aftermarket creates competition and expands consumer choice.

The aftermarket industry serves as a valuable alternative to OEM spare parts, providing Range Rover owners and enthusiasts with affordable options for items like alloy wheel centre caps. With the availability of aftermarket solutions like the LR173024 part, customers can avoid overpaying at main dealers while still receiving high-quality components. While these aftermarket options are not “official” Land Rover parts, they are manufactured by a company that also supplies similar components to other OEMs, ensuring their reliability and performance.

The Purpose of the Aftermarket

One of the primary reasons the aftermarket exists is to counterbalance the high prices often associated with OEM spare parts. Original equipment manufacturers, including prestigious brands like Land Rover, have traditionally held a monopoly over replacement parts, allowing them to set prices where they like. The aftermarket disrupts this monopoly and ensures that consumers have access to affordable alternatives without compromising on quality.

Affordable Alternatives for Range Rover Owners

The emergence of these aftermarket Range Rover alloy wheel centre caps (OEM part number LR173024), provides owners with a cost-effective solution compared to the exorbitant prices charged by main dealers.

Where to buy Alloy Wheel Centre Caps for Range Rover Part Number LR173024

Is the Aftermarket Legal?

In the UK, the US and the EU, the vehicle parts aftermarket is legal in accordance with principles of fair competition and consumer choice. Under UK law, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 protects consumers’ rights to choose aftermarket parts without voiding their vehicle warranties, as long as the parts do not directly cause any damage (the US equivalent is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act). This legal framework promotes a competitive market where consumers have the freedom to select from a wider range of options for vehicle repairs and customisation, fostering innovation and affordability in the automotive industry within the UK.

Contrary to common misconceptions, aftermarket parts are not synonymous with poor quality. In fact, many aftermarket manufacturers take pride in their craftsmanship and utilise advanced production techniques, ensuring that their products meet or exceed industry standards. These manufacturers often employ state-of-the-art facilities and utilise quality control processes to deliver components that are durable, reliable, and indistinguishable from their OEM counterparts – as these are.

The Difference Between Aftermarket and Counterfeit

The difference between aftermarket parts and counterfeit copies lies in their origins and legitimacy. Aftermarket parts are produced by third-party manufacturers who are not affiliated with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) but provide alternative options for vehicle repairs and customisation. Aftermarket parts may differ in terms of branding or minor design variations. Like when you buy brake pads, you can buy a variety of brands, right?

Counterfeit or fake parts on the other hand are made to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing genuine OEM parts. A very important distinction. Reputable traders are more likely to put a disclaimer into their sales copy along the lines of: “These parts are non-genuine compatible spare parts and the manufacturers’ names, model or part numbers have been used for reference purposes only.” But that doesn’t always cut the mustard, see “Where to Buy” below.

Lots of Range Rover alloy wheel centre caps are ten-a-penny plastic discs made in China. These are not. These have raised metal, chrome plated detailing and are not just cheap and nasty plastic generic caps with stick-on decals like most. These feature a nice pressed metal design, resin bonding and a tough ABS back. These are indistinguishable from the OEM part. How aftermarket parts should be.

Where to Buy? 

So here’s the thing. Despite being an aftermarket product and declared as such, Land Rover is able to have listings removed and/or sellers sanctioned from platforms such as Amazon and eBay by making the claim that they’re “counterfeit”. So sales have to be off those platforms.

If you want a set, they will cost you £24.95 inc UK delivery – and you will be dealing with a UK-based seller with UK stock. Overseas delivery available.

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