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'09 GT Center Cap Size
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:35 pm
by brbo
Can anyone help, I bought a set of 17" TRD rims and want some center caps - figured it was as simple as picking up some Pontiac ones for a G6/G5/SV6 whatever but I bought a set on EBay and tehy are too small,, the ones that I found on all the other Pontiacs are 2.25" and the TRD cap needs to be a 2.5" - thinking the '09 GT may work...anyone GT folks can confirm ?Thanks
Re: '09 GT Center Cap Size (brbo)
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:01 am
by vibenvy
I just measured straight across the center of the center cap on my '09 GT and it was about 2.25". Nowhere near 2.5".
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:55 pm
by brbo
Cheers
Re: '09 GT Center Cap Size (brbo)
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:46 pm
by vibedrivermatt
yeah I had this same problem when trying to find pontiac center caps for some matrix wheels I wanted. I'm pretty sure the only way you can have those center caps is with 17" pontiac wheels. There's the option of just using toyota caps.
Re: '09 GT Center Cap Size (vibedrivermatt)
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:55 am
by vibenvy
What do the Toyota center caps look like? If there is a raised logo like on the Pontiac ones I wonder if you could sand it down to the center caps would just be smooth? Just tossing an idea out there. I don't know if it would work or not, but you never know.
Re: '09 GT Center Cap Size (J_TO_ENVY)
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:04 am
by vibedrivermatt
Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »What do the Toyota center caps look like? If there is a raised logo like on the Pontiac ones I wonder if you could sand it down to the center caps would just be smooth? Just tossing an idea out there. I don't know if it would work or not, but you never know.yes the toyota emblem is raised on the center caps. You can see pictures of them @ centercaps.netI suppose you could sand is down the emblem with a dremel tool and sandpaper...not sure if its metal or plastic. Since I've never done this, I'm not sure how easy this is. There's a chance you could just end up destroying the center caps to where they look terrible but, if done carefully I think there's a good chance it can be done.. Why what is your idea? just want to paint them?
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:35 am
by brbo
The set of Pontiac Chromed ones at 2.25" (too small) is a plastic inner and an aluminum outside cover that has 4 tabs that wraps around the shoulder of the plastic - so if the Toy's are similarly made there ain't no sanding... I may just get a set of Toy caps not sure yet will continue to look around,, I think the Pontiac Acadia has larger center holes I will check those or the Pontiac Solstice may work... thanks for the advice...