Do I need a hub ring for my aftermarket wheels?

kentstuh · 08-14-2014, 05:55 PM

I just bought works vsxx step lips do I need hug rings? Does the 370Z have hub rings stock? Can I just use them? lol new with wheels and shizz

GetYourWheels · 08-14-2014, 06:07 PM

Hub rings go inside the centerbore of the wheel to center the wheel over your hub.
You should measure the centerbore of the wheels you have, if it is 66.1 then you wont need hub rings. If it is larger than you will need hub ring.
If it is too small you'll need to get the wheels machined to open up the centerbore.

Good luck!

kentstuh · 08-14-2014, 08:08 PM

^Awesome Thanks for the info!

kenchan · 08-14-2014, 08:13 PM

Hubcentric Rings

you might be within driving distance...

aszyd · 08-14-2014, 08:41 PM

Now the real question. Aluminum or plastic?

Some would argue that the plastic will crack over time, others would say that without some prep, the aluminum will seize to the rim...

kenchan · 08-14-2014, 09:07 PM

if you're going to track a wheel with it, then aluminum due to heat.
if you're just streeting, then plastic (or composite) is fine.

the wheels are lugcentric by design...meaning, those rings are there only to aid
the installer to get the wheels centered up to the hub, it does not physically support the
weight of the wheel like the factory hubcentric wheels.

that said, i dont run centering rings on some of my aftermarket wheels.
no vibration issues.

Radride · 08-16-2014, 10:04 AM

I have always ran with hub centric rings installed. It helps when you're installing the wheels onto your car. But that's just me.

OP, on my VSXX's, I did install the rings.

R.K.

08-14-2014, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
kentstuh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Gabriel Age: 35 Posts: 254 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MG M6 Rep Power: 13	Do I need a hub ring for my aftermarket wheels? I just bought works vsxx step lips do I need hug rings? Does the 370Z have hub rings stock? Can I just use them? lol new with wheels and shizz

08-14-2014, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
GetYourWheels A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,816 Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Rep Power: 21	Hub rings go inside the centerbore of the wheel to center the wheel over your hub. You should measure the centerbore of the wheels you have, if it is 66.1 then you wont need hub rings. If it is larger than you will need hub ring. If it is too small you'll need to get the wheels machined to open up the centerbore. Good luck! __________________ Email : Eddie@GetYourWheels.com \| Tel: (562)249-7184 \| Your Wheel Fitment Specialist / Wheel & Tire Deal via DM Top Tiers Dealers - Avant-Garde / Forgestar / Rohana / Stance / Vossen + More https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de6886f7a7.jpg

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aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Now the real question. Aluminum or plastic? Some would argue that the plastic will crack over time, others would say that without some prep, the aluminum will seize to the rim... __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

08-14-2014, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you're going to track a wheel with it, then aluminum due to heat. if you're just streeting, then plastic (or composite) is fine. the wheels are lugcentric by design...meaning, those rings are there only to aid the installer to get the wheels centered up to the hub, it does not physically support the weight of the wheel like the factory hubcentric wheels. that said, i dont run centering rings on some of my aftermarket wheels. no vibration issues. GaleForce likes this.

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08-14-2014, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
kentstuh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Gabriel Age: 35 Posts: 254 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MG M6 Rep Power: 13	^Awesome Thanks for the info!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Hubcentric Rings you might be within driving distance...

08-16-2014, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Radride Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 162 Drives: Ram Rep Power: 11	I have always ran with hub centric rings installed. It helps when you're installing the wheels onto your car. But that's just me. OP, on my VSXX's, I did install the rings. R.K.