I got AP1 wheels that were painted black, and they look a lot better without the center caps. Is it okay to drive without them? I'm especially worried since they are winter wheels and will be exposed to salt and crap.

Any advice?

 

it should be fine. just spray it with an anti rust paint and it should be good

 

They will be fine. The cap reall does not keep anything from getting in there anyway. In Japan they don't even use center caps.

 

yea i scuffed the rust off mine and painted them silver with engine enamel. haven't had a single problem