Rattling hub caps
06-18-2011, 07:19 PM
#12
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That's a pretty common problem with those wheel covers I think. I had the same problem on my Aura...they were the ones like on the LT that look like alloy wheels. They rattled all the time. Good idea about the tape. I think I will try that!
06-18-2011, 08:51 PM
#13
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I tried searching for a solution to the rattling hub caps on my LS but maybe not many people on here have the cheap factory hub caps. It sure makes the HHR sound like a piece of junk as the wheel covers rattle around over bumps in the road. I am not ready to upgrade to an aluminum rim yet, probably when I have to get new tires, but until then I would like to quiet the noise. I love my HHR but I wish that the engineers would not have cheapened up on it in so many little areas.
Only fit the 5 spoke wheel.
2 different styles.
Private message me if interested.
Silverfox
06-22-2011, 01:28 PM
#14
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Here is my solution to those hub caps, less than $100.
Remove - clean wheels - beauty rings - new lug nuts
Still working on ideas for the center cap, for now it has a thin coat of rustoleum. (Thin - So I don't mess up the threads on the front axle.)
Remove - clean wheels - beauty rings - new lug nuts
Still working on ideas for the center cap, for now it has a thin coat of rustoleum. (Thin - So I don't mess up the threads on the front axle.)
I like that look 11BlueJ, steelies have a bad reputation looks wise, but when done up right like yours...they can be sharp. Good job!
06-22-2011, 03:42 PM
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Thanks Silverfox but I have the wheels with the round holes around the perimeter. I am looking at different GM factory wheels that might look good on my HHR. I saw a 09 malibu with some 18" wheels that look like cobalt ss wheels.
01-20-2023, 11:23 PM
#18
Join Date: 01-20-2023
Location: USA
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Found these center caps on a trailer parts website $14 bucks for 4.
size - 2.33"
Fits the Malibu, Malibu Maxx, HHR, Pontiac G6, Saturn, and Saab with 5×4.53 inches (5x115mm) wheels.
05 to 09 and 2016 to 2022 Malibu uses these size wheels also if anyone wants to use newer wheels on their HHR.
I know this is an old thread but posted in case anyone else is still searching for covers wheels or centers.
size - 2.33"
Fits the Malibu, Malibu Maxx, HHR, Pontiac G6, Saturn, and Saab with 5×4.53 inches (5x115mm) wheels.
05 to 09 and 2016 to 2022 Malibu uses these size wheels also if anyone wants to use newer wheels on their HHR.
I know this is an old thread but posted in case anyone else is still searching for covers wheels or centers.
