dust cap is too fat for the wheel center caps

[Tumble Nuts]

Got a new set of 2024 ecoboost wheels for my 06. The dust caps are to big for my center caps to fit on the front. I hate the way the wheels look without the center caps. How can I get around this? I've thought about removing the dust caps but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. I've also considered taking a dremal and grinding the dust caps down a little bit but again, not sure if that's a good idea.

 

[AHaze]

I wouldn't remove the dust caps and you'll grind through them before you remove enough material to get those center caps on. I've actually never seen a wheel that was so shallow at the center it wouldn't clear the S197 bearing.
Your options at this point are leave it as is, run spacers or get different wheels.

 

[crjackson]

You might be able to find an alternate/deeper cover that will accommodate you, but it would probably take trial/error.