Ryan H Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 First off Hello, Happy to have found this site. Looks like a nice group. I was searching the web, trying to find info on SS wheels. I have an 05 Silverado SS. It was stolen a few months ago, and recovered 4 days later. Stripped of the wheels, cowl hood, bumpers and seats, the thieves also cut several wiring harnesses. My truck has been in the shop for 2 months parts are hard to come by Anyways my question is Have any of you ever seen wheels with an allen bolt used to attach the center cap ??? The originals were not like that, and I found it as odd. Are there lookalike cheapo SS wheels on the aftermarket? Any input greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 there are aftermarket SS wheel but most buy them to get them in a 22 instead of a 20...if you look around here or e-bay you can generally find them at a good price..I sold mine with tires under 5K miles for 975 bucks.....sorry to hear about your truck but atleast you got it back and welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00silverad0 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hmm, all the ones I've seen are with the lugnuts, no allen bolts. Guess its a cheapo set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 never seen that before they should just snap right in place were did you find them a link or something to put out for us to look at.. good luck man.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Welcome. Sorry about your truck. My center cap just snaps in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) Welcome, glad to hear your truck got recovered, several here have not been as lucky. Don't forget to introduce yourself in the "member introductions" section. Edited September 14, 2008 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks Guys, I think the guy that runs the auto repair shop is trying to pull a fast one. The replacement wheels he put on the truck have a single allen bolt on one side of the center cap. I have searched the web, and I can't find any like the ones he put on the truck. I think they are some cheap, inferior look-alikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I guess my wife was right when she told me they are stealing the SS's around here! Good to know you got yours back. Some aren't that lucky. Are you talking about these allen screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 if you need a rear bumper or stock hood let me know, i got some aftermarket stuff i want to throw on and won't be needing them. being local that will help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Yeah they are stealing alot of SS's in Town. And don't plan on Onstar to track it. Those wires are (MOD EDIT!). I plan on getting several theft deterants...... The allen bolts in your picture are the pho ones. This wheels on the truck know, there is a single 1/4" x 1-1/2" that is used to attach the center cap. As apposed to just snapping on Edited September 15, 2008 by detjoe (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Yeah they are stealing alot of SS's in Town. And don't plan on Onstar to track it. Those wires are . I plan on getting several theft deterants...... Mod Edit...Onstar is Great Edited September 15, 2008 by detjoe (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 please dont discuss how to disable security stuff in this public section...put it in the lounge! the repair place has to tell you when they dont use OE parts...you can make them use OE stuff which the insurance company will not want bc they cost so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 please dont discuss how to disable security stuff in this public section...put it in the lounge! the repair place has to tell you when they dont use OE parts...you can make them use OE stuff which the insurance company will not want bc they cost so much! Sorry Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sorry Joe no big deal...I would rather have someone not find this info than SSS.com being popped up on the first google search for 'how to disable onst...." I am sure its common knowledge on the black market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sorry Joe, completely understandable....Won't happen again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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