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hubcentric rings- do you use them?

Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:09 PM
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hubcentric rings- do you use them?

i just ordered a set for my car. Going over 60mph, i can feel the vibration.

do you use them with aftermarket wheels?
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:33 PM
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Yes
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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I assume the usual culprits like wheel alignment and wheel balance have been ruled out?
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:45 PM
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i had them when the wheels were on my old car.. now that i installed the wheel to the new OS, i forgot to order the new hubcentric rings. they are on order now, i just have to wait.

the wheels were balanced when they put on the tires earlier this week.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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yes..... made a huge difference in my car when they weren't on. I'd run them if your wheels don't match up.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 05:06 AM
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Absolutely
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 06:58 AM
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so my estimated deliver is dated Monday June 22nd.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:28 AM
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Run plastic / polycarbonate on the street to prevent galling / corrosion, metal on the track to prevent melting
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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Run plastic / polycarbonate on the street to prevent galling / corrosion, metal on the track to prevent melting
awesome. I didnt know that and wondered why there were different types. Good thing i got the plastic type.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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I just made up those reasons, because they make sense to me.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 01:03 PM
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There are several forums where the is a Holy War between those who support vs those who don't support hub rings. Lots of bad comments about plastic rings too. I always figured that tapered lug nuts would center the rim; not riding on the hub any way, is it? Or buy rims that fit without adapters.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CottageLifer
There are several forums where the is a Holy War between those who support vs those who don't support hub rings. Lots of bad comments about plastic rings too. I always figured that tapered lug nuts would center the rim; not riding on the hub any way, is it? Or buy rims that fit without adapters.
People sell 67.1 hub bore rims?

If you're afraid of plastic, go metal and just remember to take them off and put them back on once in awhile.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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67.1 is used on Ford, Chrysler/Dodge, Honda, Kia, etc. etc. etc..... Plus lots of third party mfgs. like DAI produce 67.1 bored rims.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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Example: 219 wheel choices with 67.1 bore here. http://tires.pmctire.com/ent/wheels/...re?m-layered=1
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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But what about if you want lightweight forged rims that aren't custom or obscenely expensive? I mean, I know this is the Outlander section, but let's say I want an 18x10, 5x114.3, +30, 67.1 centerbore wheel to track with.....am I going to find a lightweight, strong wheel out there? My current wheel is 20.1 lbs at those specs, so I'd want something lighter or the same weight.
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