Hub ring won't sit flush on hub

littlejuanito · 04-22-2017, 11:40 AM

I have this issue. I bought a set of hub rings for my aftermarket wheels (66.1- 75) but they don't sit flush with the hub since they have a little lip that makes them protrude a tiny bit. Are there any rings of the size I need that come without this lip, or will I be ok if I don't use hub rings as long as I tighten the lugs to the proper torque and in a star pattern?

littlejuanito · 04-22-2017, 01:35 PM

By the way, the reason why the ring is not sitting flush on the aftermarket wheel is because it's center bore is not tapered. What other options do I have?

SG4247 · 04-22-2017, 04:35 PM

I would like to know the answer as well.

Ran into the exact same issue this morning with some new PF01s

OhioYJ · 04-22-2017, 05:40 PM

They are optional. They help prevent problems when people don't take their time tightening down the lug nuts in a proper sequence, and proper torque. In some applications they can prevent the wheel from touching the calipers and such as you slide the wheel on. However you don't need them.

Take your time, hold the wheel centered best you can, and tighten the wheel down in stages, don't just jump straight to 80 ft-lbs, it won't be a problem.

Lots of other posts on this too if you search on this if you rdon't want to take just my word on it, take this one for example

kenchan · 04-22-2017, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Hubcentric rings on lugcentric wheels (most aftermarkets) are there pretty much only to aid installation of the wheel. Its not needed. If you use the star pattern to torque your lugs you should be fine.

wat he said..

oh wait datz me

littlejuanito · 04-23-2017, 01:27 AM

Yeah I went ahead without them and didn't have issues at high speed. I'm not gonna put them anymore

kenchan · 04-23-2017, 04:56 PM

wat wheels did u get?

littlejuanito · 04-24-2017, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wat wheels did u get?

I got the Enkei RS05RR

kenchan · 04-24-2017, 02:01 PM

Cool what specs?

littlejuanito · 04-24-2017, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Cool what specs?

18x9.5 +22 Front on a 255/40/18 PSS

and...

18x11 +16 Rear on 295/35/18 PSS

kenchan · 04-24-2017, 05:21 PM

Cool..Are u lowered?

littlejuanito · 04-24-2017, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Cool..Are u lowered?

Yes sir... on Powertrix coils

04-22-2017, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	By the way, the reason why the ring is not sitting flush on the aftermarket wheel is because it's center bore is not tapered. What other options do I have? __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

04-22-2017, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	I would like to know the answer as well. Ran into the exact same issue this morning with some new PF01s littlejuanito likes this.

04-22-2017, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
OhioYJ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 261 Drives: 2016 370Z Rep Power: 953	They are optional. They help prevent problems when people don't take their time tightening down the lug nuts in a proper sequence, and proper torque. In some applications they can prevent the wheel from touching the calipers and such as you slide the wheel on. However you don't need them. Take your time, hold the wheel centered best you can, and tighten the wheel down in stages, don't just jump straight to 80 ft-lbs, it won't be a problem. Lots of other posts on this too if you search on this if you rdon't want to take just my word on it, take this one for example littlejuanito likes this.

04-23-2017, 01:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Yeah I went ahead without them and didn't have issues at high speed. I'm not gonna put them anymore __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

04-23-2017, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wat wheels did u get? littlejuanito likes this.

04-24-2017, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Cool what specs? littlejuanito likes this.

04-24-2017, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Cool..Are u lowered?

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