Center cap not fitting new wheels - lug nuts too long?

[Chooch]

I just returned from getting new-to-me wheels installed on my 07 Denali XL.

They are the stock 20's. Previously I had the stock 18's.

When I went to pick it up, they told me the center cap to cover the lug nuts did not fit as they believe the lug nuts I had were a hair too long.

Now I have new wheels that look wierd as the caps aren't on.

Has anyone come across this? Is that really the issue? Do they sell shorter lug nuts?

It somehow did fit 2 of the wheels. So I've attached a picture of what it's supposed to look like and then the one where it doesn't fit.

 

[Foggy]

Yup,... when you have the center cap style wheels, you have to use the UNcapped
lug nuts
Those cosmetic "capped" or enclosed lugnuts just won't work under
that center cap...
They make just a plain jane 'open' lug ... that is what you need
I wouldn't put on any of the center caps until you correct this, otherwise
you'll prob lose the center caps

 

[avalonandl]

Wrong lug nuts. They need to use unchromed open end lug nuts.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Never ran into that.

Take a look at these (or similar) to see if they would work...

https://www.ebay.com/i/121094270801...pe_1C6uCCklEyw1YCEcDZJw8Y4KlJ99hoCerYQAvD_BwE

Never been a fan of EBay, but just gives you an idea. Maybe you can find some at AutoZone or somewhere.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Yes, for sure, my lug nuts are not chromed and capped.

Call your local GMC dealer, give them your truck's VIN number, and get the part number and price for the correct lug nuts. Then, go out on the web and find your best price for the correct lug nuts.

 

[OR VietVet]

They should have been able to sell you the correct lug nuts if you were at a wheel/tire store but if not there, the shop could have ordered the correct ones from a parts store.

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

 

[Chooch]

Thanks guys, would this work?

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...-611-110/16140152-P?searchTerm=wheel+lug+nuts

 

[avalonandl]

Yes but buy a set of 24.....

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, like @avalonandl said, buy 24, maybe one extra, as long as they are the correct thread size and thread pitch.

 

[Chooch]

As an update, literally nobody near me has more than a few in stock. Amazon does though... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089RG7XJR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_tMA9FbT1DY9ZB

Is there anything special about the external thread here? Does the center cap somehow need to thread onto it in order to stay on tight or does it just pop right on?