Wheel cap/axle thread nut problem
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Wheel cap/axle thread nut problem
Hey guys I bought esr wheels for my g37x sedan and We're about to mount it and so happened that the axle nut thread pushes the cap of the wheels.
My local auto shop suggested to grind the thread nut or just make a hole on the wheel caps so it can fit. I emailed the esr manufacturer and they said the other option is to run a spacer which im not considering it.
Any suggestion friends?? 😫
My local auto shop suggested to grind the thread nut or just make a hole on the wheel caps so it can fit. I emailed the esr manufacturer and they said the other option is to run a spacer which im not considering it.
Any suggestion friends?? 😫
Last edited by LunatheG; 06-17-2018 at 12:43 PM. Reason: Title
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If it's only a couple mm that you need I'd consider a small 3mm spacer, shouldn't cause any issues unless your wheels are already too flush for your liking. You may be able to get some generic center cap that is more of a cap rather than sitting that close to the axle nut, but would take quite a bit of searching I'm afraid
I wouldn't feel too good about grinding down that axle shaft, get too close to the cotter pin hole and may make it tough to remove axle nut if & when the time comes.
I wouldn't feel too good about grinding down that axle shaft, get too close to the cotter pin hole and may make it tough to remove axle nut if & when the time comes.
#4
tbh it wasn't really advertised i just assumed it'll fit just bcs of the right fitment of the wheel. But nvr thought this could be a problem
#5
If it's only a couple mm that you need I'd consider a small 3mm spacer, shouldn't cause any issues unless your wheels are already too flush for your liking. You may be able to get some generic center cap that is more of a cap rather than sitting that close to the axle nut, but would take quite a bit of searching I'm afraid
I wouldn't feel too good about grinding down that axle shaft, get too close to the cotter pin hole and may make it tough to remove axle nut if & when the time comes.
I wouldn't feel too good about grinding down that axle shaft, get too close to the cotter pin hole and may make it tough to remove axle nut if & when the time comes.
The rear wheel sits perfect with caps on its just the front wheel doesn't.
i'm just curious if the local infinitu dealer has wheel cap that has almost similar size/diameter ..? currently running 19" wheels.
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Yeah the wheels are already flush and I love how it looked now 😭😓
The rear wheel sits perfect with caps on its just the front wheel doesn't.
i'm just curious if the local infinitu dealer has wheel cap that has almost similar size/diameter ..? currently running 19" wheels.
The rear wheel sits perfect with caps on its just the front wheel doesn't.
i'm just curious if the local infinitu dealer has wheel cap that has almost similar size/diameter ..? currently running 19" wheels.
You might be able to adapt some type of plastic ring to glue under your ESR caps so they would stick out enough to clear, or start searching the web for another cap, like the ones on my Wedssports that stick out for more clearance.
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#13
I would be shocked if any oem Infiniti caps would fit but
You might be able to adapt some type of plastic ring to glue under your ESR caps so they would stick out enough to clear, or start searching the web for another cap, like the ones on my Wedssports that stick out for more clearance.
You might be able to adapt some type of plastic ring to glue under your ESR caps so they would stick out enough to clear, or start searching the web for another cap, like the ones on my Wedssports that stick out for more clearance.
but definitely will try to search more on the web
#14
thanks man! I do really like these wheels. Just really need to put coilovers and drop it I've been itching to get rid of the wheel gaps 😂
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