If it is required, can someone give me the specs of it? TIA

 

I got Rota C8 and I need the hubcentric. I think it's a size 72 i'm not sure.

 

I've got 16" C8s and I didn't need 'em.

 

No rings here, just a set of tapered lugs (Kyokugen's).

 

Where did you buy them??

I dont think they are available up North.

 

the purpose of a hubcentric ring is to take the weight OFF the lugs where its not supposed to be, not to center the wheel. Generally used in wheels that are substantially larger than stock.

I think a search might help, because we talked about this somewhere here recently.

 

Once the lugs are properly torqued, the force is almost entirely frictional between the hub and the wheel. A ring would be helpful in centering the rim, but is not needed as far as supporting the weight of the vehicle is concerned (at least when dealing with wheels such as the Rota's in question).


[Modified by SpecR0123, 2:31 AM 2/8/2002]

 

I have C8's. You don't need the hubcentric rings, they just make life alot easier when you torque down your rims.

Without them you need to torque everything down with the wheel off the ground. They are only $5.00 a piece, worth the $ IMO.

 

they recommen them , but you dont need em . i didnt put em on mine , just get tapeered nuts and put em on evenly and take your time and center em good and youll be fine. . ..i have mine like that and they feel fine .

 

you definitely dont need them for 15's -- id assume 16's would be fine too w/o them

 

I had my 15" c8's and AO32R for a year now, competitions and 4000+ street miles.
with no hubcentric rings, and no problems

I would suggest you get them for 16" or larger wheels or any 7" or wider wheels as they will exert more force on the hub/lugs/wheel because of the wider setup and lower profile tire absorbing less impact.

 

thanks for the help guys. I did in fact just buy 15" slipstreams so I guess I will hold off on the rings