Wheel cover having interchangeable turbine pocket inserts

A wheel cover assembly suitable for decorating a vehicle wheel, said wheel cover assembly comprising:

• a wheel cover comprising an outboard surface and an inboard surface opposite said outboard surface, said wheel cover further comprising at least one turbine pocket in said outboard surface and an inside margin partially defining said at least one turbine pocket;
• at least one insert corresponding to and removably mounted within said at least one turbine pocket of said wheel cover, said at least one insert having an outboard surface thereon, said at least one insert having an outside margin corresponding to said inside margin of said wheel cover;
• and
• means for fastening said at least one insert to said wheel cover, said means for fastening being releasably engageable such that said at least one insert can be removed from said wheel cover;
• whereby said outboard surfaces of said wheel cover and said at least one insert appear distinct for purposes of aesthetic appearance.

A wheel cover suitable for attachment to a vehicle wheel, said wheel cover comprising:

• an outboard surface;
• an inboard surface opposite said outboard surface;
• an array of turbine pockets extending from said inboard surface to said outboard surface;
• an inside margin partially defining each turbine pocket of said array of turbine pockets;
• and
• a plurality of integral engagement members extending in a direction away from said inboard surface, each turbine pocket of said array of turbine pockets having at least two integral engagement members of said plurality of engagement members located complementary with said inside margin, whereby said plurality of integral engagement members are configured to accept one or more ornamental inserts.