Did the wheels you bought look like this:

Were the caps you ordered for the 17 inch stylized steel wheels like these: 4 Toyota Rav 4 Hubcaps Wheel Center Caps Original 17" | eBay

It is safe to drive without those caps. It is an appearance thing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-TOYOTA-RAV-4-HUBCAPS-WHEEL-CENTER-CAPS-ORIGINAL-17-/390475300682

 

Thanks Carbon for your quick reply!
Yes, they look the same.I bought caps for 17" rims but they don't fit, looks like the size diameter it is little bigger(where the steel ring is), not sure why, but even so I can not figure it out how these center caps will install on the center hole .
Anyway, two from the four received have different spring as in the picture, now I hope I can return them, I bought from e-bay.
How I can be sure if my steel rims are 17"?
If driving without caps is not affecting anything to the axle(geting rusty), I'm ok if only the bad thing is the exterior aspect.
Thanks

 

Those are for the alloy wheels. I ended up buying the wrong ones too. But at least the once I got are made for the 16" steel wheels. I just needed to trim a bit of the plastic on the outer edge with a dremel to fit the 17" steel.

 

Because you have 225/65/R17 tires mounted, they must be 17 inch instead of 16 inch wheels.

I was wondering if they were a more ordinary non-stylized wheel. It is also possible to buy a generic dust cover. See http://www.rav4world.com/forums/97-4-3-exterior/92272-stay-steel-winter-alloy-sp-su-fa-just-one.html

 

Thanks Carbon!
Not quite sure if my rims are exactely like those in your picture(yours looks more nice), but I will upload a photo tomorow, now I was so upset because the caps I received don't fit and can't figure why.
Yes, I already read the link you sent and my rims looks exactely the ones in that picture.
Do you have any ideea why these caps don't fit, did you see the pictures why two have star spring instead of circular?
Because i don't want to make mistake again I may go with dust cover only.

 

My center cap has "PA66+GF30" molded in and "PACIFIC" as a brand logo.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw="PA66%2BGF30"+toyota turns up several caps-- some of which look like mine, and others with different emblems or colors.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw="PA66%2BGF30"+pacific also turns up some similar and some not. Some say they are for 16 inch wheels. My steel wheels are 17 inch.

Mine is all plastic. There is one plastic tab that grabs from the outside within each spoke/protrusion.

If it were me, I would probably go with 2006 2011 Toyota Rav 4 Silver Center Caps Set of 4 Hubcaps PA66 GF30 | eBay I don't know the seller, but it seems OK...

It is hard to measure a 5-pointed thing. From the outside I measure 3.39 inches from the tip of one spoke to the valley opposite.

The OD of the piece of the wheel that the hub teeth grab is about 2.56 inches, and the ID is about 60 mm if you choose to go with an aftermarket dust cover.

 

Thank you all, for spending time for responding me.
Jaspher you are right, I think mine are for the alloy, not steel rims.
Dr. Dyno thanks for all the informations regarding returning.
Also, thanks Carbon for the response.
I found this forum very useful and with friendly and helpful people.
Wish you all the best,thanks Danro!

 

You don't want center caps in the winter anyway. It's better to be able to get in there and clean. The caps will just hold the salt and dirt in there and cause corrosion.

 

I actually find that center caps somehow prevent the salt splashes from going in there. Best thing to do is spray the hub area with Rust Check Coat and Protect. Even with the center cap I still rust proof the area.

 

Thanks HaulinAzz!
So, I don't have to worry(about rusting or dusting) driving without the center caps?
If it is only aspect, I don't want to buy anything and it's better I will save some money.

 

They're only for decoration.

 

Thanks HaulinAzz for your response, wish you all the best!

 

Agreed. Rust proofing will help. Those center caps are not water tight by any means. Salty water has no problem finding it's way behind the center caps.

 

Winter steels with bling

To fix my Bland Toyota steels , I have installed full crome lug nuts at $2 per nut also bought 2 1/4" Dust Caps from a camper dealer... they just knock on the steel rims looks great they cost $4.50 per.
I also bought ((Toyota Rav 4 Wheel Skins 4 PC Set 17" inch 5 Spoke Fit Hub Cap Chrome Rim Covers | eBay)) from ebay for $49.48 Adds that little bling in the winter, looks great and fits over the caps.

 

To fix my Bland Toyota steels , I have installed full crome lug nuts at $2 per nut also bought 2 1/4" Dust Caps from a camper dealer... they just knock on the steel rims looks great they cost $4.50 per.
I also bought ((Toyota Rav 4 Wheel Skins 4 PC Set 17" inch 5 Spoke Fit Hub Cap Chrome Rim Covers | eBay)) from ebay for $49.48 Adds that little bling in the winter, looks great and fits over the caps.

Do you have a picture of the wheel skins installed?