I've got a set of Enkei WRC Tarmac Evo rims waiting to be put on, the size is 17x8, offset 35, bore diameter 67. I read some where that when you put on aftermarket rims, you also need hubcentric rings to make the rims fit well. So do I need to get hubcentric rings before I put on the rims? For those who have aftermarket rims, did you put on hubcentric rings, what's the size, and where's the best place to get them?

Thanks!

 

Do those rims in that offset clear the brakes or do you have to install spacers?

As far as hub rings, I had them on the rims for my old civic a few years back. It definitely can't hurt anything. But I'd imagine the lugs would end up centering the wheels on the studs once you start tightening them down anyways.

 

That offset for those rims should fit fine, since they use those rims for the Evo 7 WRC cars.

 

Yeah, I just did my own searching a few minutes ago and saw they were listed in the app guide for the Evo 7 on Enkei's website.

Where did you pick your rims up from? How much do they weigh?

On topic... have you tried calling TireRack or Discount Tire to see if they can hook you up with some rings? They may have what you're looking for.

 

I recommend getting hubcentric rings, I use them on my aftermarket rims. I wouldn't rely on the lug nuts to center the wheel. I know people that have ended up with wheel vibration issues.
You should be able to buy hubcentric rings from any reputable seller of aftermarket rims. They will be able to look up the size you need to match your rim to your car. They should be inexpensive.

 

Thank you guys for the info.

iodine23, I know someone that works in a wheel shop in Japan, he shipped them for me from there. They are quite heavy, near 25lbs

 

i'm not familiar with these hub rings... can anyone explain...?

 

If the centerbore on the Enkei wheel is 67.1 mm, then hub-centric rings would not be required. The rings are only used to adapt a wheel with a larger centerbore, like the SSR. By the way, if you run a spacer up front, the hub-centric ring will not contact the hub shoulder and could cause centering problems. I believe this is happening with my setup.
Cheers,

 

Thanks for the info wtz.

This weekend I took off one of my wheel and put on the Tarmac Evo rim and it fit fine, no hubcentric ring needed, so I'm happy

Diesel, here is a picture showing the centerbore of the rotor, if your rim's bore diameter is bigger than the stock centerbore, then you need a hubcentric ring to put on the centerbore in order to center your rims. I believe the stock centerbore is 67mm.