question about plastics rings that came with my rims.

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07-10-2002, 01:20 PM

vinny1978

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question about plastics rings that came with my rims.

i got four plastic rings when i recieved my rims. just wondering what they are and what they are for?

07-10-2002, 01:43 PM

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Well pics of them would help, but I got 4 centering rings with mine that are installed on the inside of the rim before they were mounted....

07-10-2002, 02:32 PM

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They are you hubcentric rings. Put them on the inside of the centerbore of your rim when putting your rims on the car.

07-10-2002, 03:24 PM

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They are you hubcentric rings. Put them on the inside of the centerbore of your rim when putting your rims on the car.

Why are these needed? I didnt bother to put mine on.

07-10-2002, 04:12 PM

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places the wheel snug against the hub so that you won't have any vibration at especially higher speeds

07-10-2002, 05:54 PM

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These are used because the car is supposed to be supported by the hub and not the lugs. The hub ring insures that the wheel is seated properly on the hub. Without it, your car would be supported by the lugs - not good. All of the vertical weight of the car will now be taken care of by the hub...the lugs/nuts are just used to hold the wheel on.

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07-10-2002, 06:14 PM

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The inner diameter of aftermarket rims vary and are larger than stock hubs. The hubcentric rings insures that the rim is centered correctly when mounted. Please take the wheels off and put them on first.

07-10-2002, 07:02 PM

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Yup, it will possibly improve the ride quality and ensure stability at highway speeds. Very essential. I had those too...I almost thought I lost one, but eventually I found it and put it on immediately.

07-10-2002, 07:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Nealoc187
They are you hubcentric rings. Put them on the inside of the centerbore of your rim when putting your rims on the car.

That's what they are!!!!!!

07-10-2002, 07:57 PM

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I need them

I never got any with my rims, and I do have a vibration. I just recently brought my car to have the wheels ballanced and they were fine. The guy suggested them. Anyone know a place?

07-10-2002, 08:08 PM

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Re: I need them

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I never got any with my rims, and I do have a vibration. I just recently brought my car to have the wheels ballanced and they were fine. The guy suggested them. Anyone know a place?

I had to order a set from the shop were they were purchased... You see I purchase my rims second hand...

07-10-2002, 08:09 PM

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Re: Re: I need them

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Originally posted by Ghost face Max

I had to order a set from the shop were they were purchased... You see I purchase my rims second hand...

Any wheel shop should sell them, or at least have them for their own wheels. Maybe you could ask to buy some.

edit: whoops, I guess you beat me to it.