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Old 12-13-2012, 07:50 PM
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Rear center caps won't go on

Hey guys, i got my new wheels mounted today and everything went smoothly. Except for one thing, the rear center caps can't be put on because a nut under the center cap sticks out too far. Anyone else run into this problem with aftermarket wheels? Any ideas on how to combat this?

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Old 12-13-2012, 08:00 PM
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Spacers would be my best guess.
 
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Old 12-13-2012, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by muyrec
Spacers would be my best guess.
That's what I was thinking but I don't want my wheels pushed out any farther
 
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High type center caps might help you out
 
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Originally Posted by vendwarfare
High type center caps might help you out
True....^....or quite possibly you bought the wrong wheels that weren't designed to fit your G!
Gary
 
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Different caps or a small spacer. How much clearance do you think you need? If it's only a couple millimeters maybe try a 3mm slip on.
 
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Others have sanded down the inside of the center cap. Not sure how much material you have.
http://www.myg37.com/forums/3366836-post48.html
 
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You can always go w/ a 3mm spacer. If you have that kind of room
 
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Here is the center cap for those of you wondering what it looks like

I think I'm just going to go with a small spacer. I think a 10 mm spacer will do the trick.

I also attached a picture of the front center cap that fits correctly.
 
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Originally Posted by Globo Gym

I also attached a picture of the front center cap that fits correctly.
No you didn't
 
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No you didn't
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Originally Posted by Globo Gym
Here is the center cap for those of you wondering what it looks like

I think I'm just going to go with a small spacer. I think a 10 mm spacer will do the trick.

I also attached a picture of the front center cap that fits correctly.
10mm spacers will definitely add quite a bit of extra clearance, and I think that will also work.
 
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Old 12-17-2012, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by avangeline
High type center caps might help you out

Images didn't work...

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10mm spacers will definitely add quite a bit of extra clearance, and I think that will also work.
Thanks for the input. Havent had time to get those pictures on but will probably be able to tomorrow. Stay tuned!
 
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Hopefully this helps
 
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It's only letting me attach one image at a time so bear with me
 
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