do i need to buy rings to install 17X7 konig monsoons on my 97 130t, and if so, what size? and how important is this?

thanks for any responses

 

Yes its recommended that whenever you buy aftermarket wheels you get hub centric rings. They only cost like $5-$10 for a set of 4 and it will prevent wheel vibration and stuff.

The inner diameter of the ring should be the same for all nissans, but you have to find the inside bore diameter of your konig wheels to know the outside diameter of the rings you have to buy. Check your local rim shop and they'll know.

 

Discount Tire will order them for you. They have a Konig part# list by wheel and make of car. Got the spare for my Konig Tantrums from them.

 

If you do need hub rings - get them !
If you don't your wheels will vibrate bad on the highway.

 

I have some HP racing 18 x 8 Evo's and I did not get hubcentric rings installed at discount tire. Should I contact the manufacture?

 

Yes. If they do not sell them direct, they can at least tell you who handles them.

 

They told me if I don't feel vibration at high speeds I don't need them but I will contact HP Racing.

 

Yes, I've spoken to people on this issue, and hub rings and proper hub centric mounting are (apparently) NOT a safety issue and is just something to reduce high speed vibration. Personally I would still get them if I could - they don't cost all that much and can only help.