Chevrolet SSR Wheel Center Caps
The Chevrolet SSR is a head-turning vehicle. If you drive one of these convertible pickups, keeping it in top shape is a priority. Even missing wheel center caps will detract from the look of the truck, but they are easy to replace with OEM or replica parts.
Why replace the center caps on a Chevrolet SSR?The SSR is not just about getting from one place to another. It is also about style and the uniqueness of the vehicle. When people see you driving this truck, you do not want them to see dents and scratches and missing pieces. Replacing missing or damaged wheel center caps is an easy repair, and it finishes off the look of the SSR wheels.
Besides enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the Chevrolet SSR, the center caps play a role in keeping the inner workings of the wheel clean. They help block all the water and grime that is thrown up from the pavement onto the wheels. This protects the hub nut, lug nuts, and wheel bearings from corrosion and from becoming packed with dirt.
How do you find a Chevrolet SSR cap that matches?Chevrolet produced the SSR from 2003 through 2006. All the center caps are the same size and style, although they vary in finish. Factory and aftermarket parts are available to fit the SSR wheels, but the aftermarket replacement will not have the Chevrolet emblem.
Whether you are determined to have factory SSR center caps or happy with replicas, having the part number will ensure you find a match. You can find the part number on the back of the center caps. Factory caps will match the number exactly; replica parts will indicate that they are replacements for that number.
What are the features of OEM caps for the SSR?- Shape: All the center caps for the Chevrolet SSR are round. The edges are pinched, so the cap will merge seamlessly with the contours of the SSR wheels.
- Size: All SSR wheels require center caps that are 6.5 inches in diameter.
- Finish: Chevrolet SSR center caps may be chrome, silver painted, or a finish called sterling silver.
- Emblem: The bow-tie Chevrolet emblem is in the center of all the OEM caps. The raised emblem is often gold, but it may also be chrome or sterling silver to match the body of the cap.
The center caps can be pulled or pried off from the front. Find the slot along the edge of the cap, insert a tool under the slot, and pull it off. If you can pull it straight off, rather than prying at an angle, you are less likely to break a clip off the back. To install new center caps, just push them in from the front until they snap into place.