Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary?
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Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary?
Like the title says, are they?
Im currently running my stock 15's and plan to upgrade to 17's in the next few weeks.
A mechanic buddy of mine said they aren't really necessary.
What is the truth?
Im currently running my stock 15's and plan to upgrade to 17's in the next few weeks.
A mechanic buddy of mine said they aren't really necessary.
What is the truth?
Re: Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary? (portaman03)
the rings make your after market wheels fit snug on your hub just like OEM wheels..
they can prevent unwanted vibrations while driving but are they necessary?...NO... but will they help?..YES
they can prevent unwanted vibrations while driving but are they necessary?...NO... but will they help?..YES
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Re: Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary? (portaman03)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by portaman03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Like the title says, are they?
Im currently running my stock 15's and plan to upgrade to 17's in the next few weeks.
A mechanic buddy of mine said they aren't really necessary.
What is the truth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Normally wheel studs can carry the weight of the car w/ no problem, but there's a reason OEM wheels fit the hub. Just know that if u get plastic rings and u brake hard u might melt them.
Im currently running my stock 15's and plan to upgrade to 17's in the next few weeks.
A mechanic buddy of mine said they aren't really necessary.
What is the truth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Normally wheel studs can carry the weight of the car w/ no problem, but there's a reason OEM wheels fit the hub. Just know that if u get plastic rings and u brake hard u might melt them.
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Re: Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary? (mr. R*L*X)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mr. R*L*X »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the rings make your after market wheels fit snug on your hub just like OEM wheels..
they can prevent unwanted vibrations while driving but are they necessary?...NO... but will they help?..YES</TD></TR></TABLE>
A lot of people who don't use hubcentric rings run into vibration problems. Others don't.
The easiest way to avoid any problems is to buy wheels with the proper center bore, so you don't even need the rings.
they can prevent unwanted vibrations while driving but are they necessary?...NO... but will they help?..YES</TD></TR></TABLE>
A lot of people who don't use hubcentric rings run into vibration problems. Others don't.
The easiest way to avoid any problems is to buy wheels with the proper center bore, so you don't even need the rings.
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Re: Are hub-centric rings REALLY necessary? (wakedoe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wakedoe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Normally wheel studs can carry the weight of the car w/ no problem,
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Common misconception, it's actually the friction between the face of the rim and the face of the mounting surface that supports the weight of the vehicle.
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but there's a reason OEM wheels fit the hub. Just know that if u get plastic rings and u brake hard u might melt them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good point.
Normally wheel studs can carry the weight of the car w/ no problem,
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Common misconception, it's actually the friction between the face of the rim and the face of the mounting surface that supports the weight of the vehicle.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
but there's a reason OEM wheels fit the hub. Just know that if u get plastic rings and u brake hard u might melt them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good point.
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