PPV Center Cap Press-Fit Nuts (In Wheel)

[Lil Timmy Shy]

I have a set of 2015-2016 17 X 8 seven-hole police wheels. I'm missing two of the press-fit nuts that go into the wheel center, from the backside, for each of the three bolts that hold each center cap (M8-1.25 thread). I've tried McMaster-Carr and looked at the product lines from several other fastener houses - no luck. Can anyone provide a part number or a source? They have to be pretty flat so that the wheel mounts against the hub properly.
Or, as an alternative, can anyone tell me who made the wheels for GM - Dorman, Kelsey-Hayes, etc.? I might be able to contact them as a source.
Thank you.

 

[Sparksalot]

I have a set of 2015-2016 17 X 8 seven-hole police wheels. I'm missing two of the press-fit nuts that go into the wheel center, from the backside, for each of the three bolts that hold each center cap (M8-1.25 thread). I've tried McMaster-Carr and looked at the product lines from several other fastener houses - no luck. Can anyone provide a part number or a source? They have to be pretty flat so that the wheel mounts against the hub properly.
Or, as an alternative, can anyone tell me who made the wheels for GM - Dorman, Kelsey-Hayes, etc.? I might be able to contact them as a source.
Thank you.

I know @Tonyrodz has tapped some, but I don’t recall if they were standard or PPV wheels.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I know @Tonyrodz has tapped some, but I don’t recall if they were standard or PPV wheels.

They were the standard rims. Looks exactly like the PPV rims, except for the threaded bolt holes.

 

[89Suburban]

@915_Tahoe

 

[915_Tahoe]

I have a set of 2015-2016 17 X 8 seven-hole police wheels. I'm missing two of the press-fit nuts that go into the wheel center, from the backside, for each of the three bolts that hold each center cap (M8-1.25 thread). I've tried McMaster-Carr and looked at the product lines from several other fastener houses - no luck. Can anyone provide a part number or a source? They have to be pretty flat so that the wheel mounts against the hub properly.
Or, as an alternative, can anyone tell me who made the wheels for GM - Dorman, Kelsey-Hayes, etc.? I might be able to contact them as a source.
Thank you.

I'll check in the morning and let you know

 

[Lil Timmy Shy]

I'll check in the morning and let you know

Thank you, sir.

 

[Fless]

Seems like drilling and tapping might be the best option. Have you looked at Rivnuts or captive nuts in your searches?

 

[Lil Timmy Shy]

Seems like drilling and tapping might be the best option. Have you looked at Rivnuts or captive nuts in your searches?

Yes, I have. Actually, I ordered some clinch nuts from McMaster-Carr, part #95185A-710. They were as close as I could find, but they don't have nearly as much knurling to grip the hole as the originals. Also, the head (flange area) is much thicker, to the point it might cause mis-seating of the wheel against the hub. I could get out the grinder, I suppose and then weld them to the wheel center. This is getting a bit convoluted; I fear I'm chasing this rabbit too far into the woods....... If I could just find the originals, everything would be fine.

 

[915_Tahoe]

I have a set of 2015-2016 17 X 8 seven-hole police wheels. I'm missing two of the press-fit nuts that go into the wheel center, from the backside, for each of the three bolts that hold each center cap (M8-1.25 thread). I've tried McMaster-Carr and looked at the product lines from several other fastener houses - no luck. Can anyone provide a part number or a source? They have to be pretty flat so that the wheel mounts against the hub properly.
Or, as an alternative, can anyone tell me who made the wheels for GM - Dorman, Kelsey-Hayes, etc.? I might be able to contact them as a source.
Thank you.

Cap w/ bolts, spacers, and o-rings #23287648

Bolts (only)# 11515756

 

[89Suburban]

Cap w/ bolts, spacers, and o-rings #23287648

Bolts (only)# 11515756

He's looking for the "nutserts"

 

[Lil Timmy Shy]

Cap w/ bolts, spacers, and o-rings #23287648

Bolts (only)# 11515756

Thanks. However, I am looking for the clinch nuts, insert nuts, captive nuts (they have multiple names) - what the bolts screw into that is pressed into the wheel from the backside. But I appreciate you trying to help me.

 

[Fless]

Thought of something else to throw at the wall to see if it sticks. I've used these jack nuts on lawn mowers and they collapse the first time you tighten them, kind of like a molly fastener. You'd have to find the right thread size, and be short enough to not interfere with your wheel surfaces.

Blind Jack Nuts Zinc #10-24 10-Nuts | eBay

These are basically universal for many applications and an economical blind fastener but still do have limits. Zinc JACK NUTS 10-24 THREAD SIZE. You are buying 10 Jack Nuts for one low price. Thread Size: #10 - 24.

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[915_Tahoe]

He's looking for the "nutserts"

Part of the wheel, not serviced separate

 

[Lil Timmy Shy]

Thank you all very much. I went ahead and installed one of the (too thick) McMaster-Carr clinch nuts, tacked it in place, and ground it down flat enough so that it did not interfere with the wheel fitting flat against the hub. Well, at least I now know what to do if I ever encounter this issue again in the future. Again, thanks for your efforts to be of help.

 

[89Suburban]

Thank you all very much. I went ahead and installed one of the (too thick) McMaster-Carr clinch nuts, tacked it in place, and ground it down flat enough so that it did not interfere with the wheel fitting flat against the hub. Well, at least I now know what to do if I ever encounter this issue again in the future. Again, thanks for your efforts to be of help.

Share some pics. Good work McGuyver.