DumbasSi

I just bought a used set on Konig rims, but I didn't get the rings with them. It's my understanding that they centre the rims on the hubs, putting less stress on the hubs/studs, and keep the wheels from wobbling. My questions are:

Do I really need them?
How much are they?
Plastic or metal?
Anybody have a set for sale?

Thx.Mike

punkindrublic

pm gatherer about them... he has them for his race rims...

Biggy

i had them for my crx, if its wut i think ur talking about they were plastic, they help reduce shaking at high speeds, trust me its worth it!!! unless u want ur hand moving like an inch back and forth on the steering wheel while doing 90+ km/h hehe

imported_gatherer

ohh yeah PM me about them .. speak to the manufacturer since they are different for each type of rim...


also you won't need them for low speed travel....

imported_EG4door

Got mine for $32 new, don't know if thats cheap or expensive.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

I got a set when I bought my Konigs... I forget the part number. I didn't have any with my 17s... I didn't notice a diff... they are plastic.

imported_jason_alt

Hub rings serve no purpose after installation, their entire job is to hold your wheel perfectly centered while the lug nuts are being installed.

All wheels are classified as being either "Hub Centric", or "Lug Centric." The term Centric refers to the way a wheel is centered. In other words a hub centric wheel centers on the hub of the car, if you put the wheel on the car without lug nuts the wheel would be perfectly centered. On a lug centric wheel, the wheels are centered by the lugs as they are tightened down. (As the lug nuts are tightened, they adjust the wheel's position relative to the hub, centering the wheel). Manufacturers build wheels lug centric to allow the wheel to fit a wider selection of vehicles.

With lug centric wheels, vibrations typically occur when an installer tightens the lug nuts incorrectly. Never use air tools to install wheels and always use a torque wrench following proper tightening procedures.

Gallagher

those rims look sick mike, i seen them today while driving by ur house !