Do I need center caps for winter/salt driving

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Just bought a 2024 FL5 and picked up some O.Z. challenge HLT racing rims for winter tires. I know those are track rims but I got the set for $700, so couldn’t pass it up. Thru some Blizzaks on it and trying to decide if I need center caps due to the salt in Minnesota winters. Those rims didn’t come with center caps, and I haven’t heard back from O.Z. if there’s anything available.
Picked up some aftermarket caps on eBay but they don’t fit for shit. Anyone have issues with rust and or corrosion not running center caps in the winter?

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Not the Type R, but I have run black painted steelies without covers for years on my previous Hondas. It's not pretty and the hubs will show surface rust almost immediately, but never any problems for me. They salt the roads pretty heavy where I am.
 


 


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