rear axle causing center caps to not fit

new wheels for 03 LS sport

i tried to install the rear
center caps. the axle sticks out to far. anyone else have this
problem? how do i resolve this without replacing the wheels?

I don't think you really have much choice here other than to go without the center caps, search for other center caps that are taller and still fit the wheel, or go with a wheel spacer that will space the wheel further from the hub (and therefore the axle stub will be further back.

-Rod