hub-rings - are they necessary?
#16
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" Made in China"?
#17
2IS OG
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Wheel studs are not designed to support any of the vehicle's weight. Hub centric rings function with aftermarket wheels to fit the hub so the weight of the vehicle is properly supported. The rings are "not one size fits all" - they're measured and manufactured to size (to the 1/10th of a millimeter) - that's the entire purpose of the hub rings. They allow you to center the wheel upon installation so the hub properly supports the weight of the vehicle. It's not any different than riding on any run of the mill cast OEM wheels that are "Made in China."
Javier
Javier
#18
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Wheel studs are not designed to support any of the vehicle's weight. Hub centric rings function with aftermarket wheels to fit the hub so the weight of the vehicle is properly supported. The rings are "not one size fits all" - they're measured and manufactured to size (to the 1/10th of a millimeter) - that's the entire purpose of the hub rings. They allow you to center the wheel upon installation so the hub properly supports the weight of the vehicle. It's not any different than riding on any run of the mill cast OEM wheels that are "Made in China."
Javier
Javier
.1mm tolerance I doubt it, what happens to the fit when corrosion alters it, & plastic you don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict the future of that.
One of the differences between adapter rings & OEM cast wheels is OEM wheels are DOT tested & approved. There is alot more load than just weight.
Last edited by Byprodrive; 12-16-09 at 09:36 AM. Reason: more info
#19
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Thread Starter
I knew this would be an interesting topic, and hopefully with some educational responses too.
Later I will post another thread:
Are you using hub centering rings with your aftermarket wheels? Yes or No
Later I will post another thread:
Are you using hub centering rings with your aftermarket wheels? Yes or No
#20
2IS OG
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No car manufacturer agrees with what you say because the load is not "properly" supported it has been adapted with a temporary adapter.
.1mm tolerance I doubt it, what happens to the fit when corrosion alters it, & plastic you don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict the future of that.
One of the differences between adapter rings & OEM cast wheels is OEM wheels are DOT tested & approved. There is alot more load than just weight.
.1mm tolerance I doubt it, what happens to the fit when corrosion alters it, & plastic you don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict the future of that.
One of the differences between adapter rings & OEM cast wheels is OEM wheels are DOT tested & approved. There is alot more load than just weight.
Javier
#21
Lexus Test Driver
#22
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No car manufacturer agrees with what you say because the load is not "properly" supported it has been adapted with a temporary adapter.
.1mm tolerance I doubt it, what happens to the fit when corrosion alters it, & plastic you don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict the future of that.
One of the differences between adapter rings & OEM cast wheels is OEM wheels are DOT tested & approved. There is alot more load than just weight.
.1mm tolerance I doubt it, what happens to the fit when corrosion alters it, & plastic you don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict the future of that.
One of the differences between adapter rings & OEM cast wheels is OEM wheels are DOT tested & approved. There is alot more load than just weight.
wrong and wrong.
1. for certain applications they are accurate down to 1/100 of a millimeter. i personally run 66.1-60.1mm hubcentric rings, but they're listed as 66.06-60.06mm. how's that for tolerance?
2. aluminum hubcentric rings DO exist and ARE available.
http://www.1010tires.com/hubrings.asp
#25
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the information should be available on your wheels or at the wheel manufacturer website. you can also ask your local wheel/tire shop.
the lexus hub size is 60.1mm (60.06mm to be exact). depending on what hub size the wheels are, it'll be whatever the wheel hubsize is on the outer diameter and the lexus hub size (60.06mm or 60.1mm) on the inside diameter.
see my post above for a link to an online wheel/tire shop that sells hubcentric rings. most tire shops should carry them as well.
the lexus hub size is 60.1mm (60.06mm to be exact). depending on what hub size the wheels are, it'll be whatever the wheel hubsize is on the outer diameter and the lexus hub size (60.06mm or 60.1mm) on the inside diameter.
see my post above for a link to an online wheel/tire shop that sells hubcentric rings. most tire shops should carry them as well.
#26
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wrong and wrong.
1. for certain applications they are accurate down to 1/100 of a millimeter. i personally run 66.1-60.1mm hubcentric rings, but they're listed as 66.06-60.06mm. how's that for tolerance?
2. aluminum hubcentric rings DO exist and ARE available.
http://www.1010tires.com/hubrings.asp
wrong and wrong.
1. for certain applications they are accurate down to 1/100 of a millimeter. i personally run 66.1-60.1mm hubcentric rings, but they're listed as 66.06-60.06mm. how's that for tolerance?
2. aluminum hubcentric rings DO exist and ARE available.
http://www.1010tires.com/hubrings.asp