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blazzin1 · 04-15-2011, 03:20 PM

Hub Centric Rings....Good idea or not needed? I just got new 20" A/R Torque Thrust M's. I attempted to get the wheel/tires road-force balanced when I had the factory pirelli's mounted on the wheels, however, they said the fronts would not balance out (the rears did balance out, but it was still close). 3 out of the 4 wheels have a "ton" of stick-on weights hiding behind the spokes now. They are now balanced, just not to the degree required for "road-force" balancing. I thought for sure the problem would be because of the cheap Chinese heavy cast wheels, but I was really surprised when they said it was because of the Pirelli tires and not the wheels. Anyway, I was thinking maybe a set of Hub Centric Rings would give me a little more reassurance that my wheels are running true? It's better to have the wheels "Hub Centric" instead of "Lug Centric", isn't it??? I do not have any major vibrations that I can feel or anything right now, but just wondering if these rings are a good idea.

Anyone know where I can find 66.9 - 74.1 rings??? I found one place online that will custom make some really beautiful aluminum rings for me, but they want $125.00!!!! That's ridiculous!!! I can't find them pre-made for the size I need, any suggestions?

Thanks.

gahammerle · 04-15-2011, 04:43 PM

try justforwheels.com

blazzin1 · 04-15-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

try justforwheels.com

Nope! They don't have any with an I.D. of 66.9. Thanks for the suggestion though!

gahammerle · 04-15-2011, 06:09 PM

Is the Camaro 66.9 or 66.6? I had emailed them a while back and they said I would need 66.6 which they had.

blazzin1 · 04-15-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

Is the Camaro 66.9 or 66.6? I had emailed them a while back and they said I would need 66.6 which they had.

According to my own measurements with a caliper, the Camaro SS is 66.9. Not sure if the LS or LT is any different.

Rock-It Man · 04-15-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Hub Centric Rings....Good idea or not needed? I just got new 20" A/R Torque Thrust M's. I attempted to get the wheel/tires road-force balanced when I had the factory pirelli's mounted on the wheels, however, they said the fronts would not balance out (the rears did balance out, but it was still close). 3 out of the 4 wheels have a "ton" of stick-on weights hiding behind the spokes now. They are now balanced, just not to the degree required for "road-force" balancing. I thought for sure the problem would be because of the cheap Chinese heavy cast wheels, but I was really surprised when they said it was because of the Pirelli tires and not the wheels. Anyway, I was thinking maybe a set of Hub Centric Rings would give me a little more reassurance that my wheels are running true? It's better to have the wheels "Hub Centric" instead of "Lug Centric", isn't it??? I do not have any major vibrations that I can feel or anything right now, but just wondering if these rings are a good idea.

Anyone know where I can find 66.9 - 74.1 rings??? I found one place online that will custom make some really beautiful aluminum rings for me, but they want $125.00!!!! That's ridiculous!!! I can't find them pre-made for the size I need, any suggestions?

Thanks.

AR wheels require plastic hub centric rings. (Check it out on tirerack.com)

Did the dummies who sold you the wheels lose them?

blazzin1 · 04-15-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

AR wheels require plastic hub centric rings. (Check it out on tirerack.com)

Did the dummies who sold you the wheels lose them?

I don't think these wheels normally come with hub centric rings, I think that must be something that Tirerack includes with the sale of their wheels. There are just too many possibilities, every different car will have a different I.D. And I did not buy my wheels from tirerack, so no, they did not come with any rings.

blazzin1 · 04-18-2011, 10:45 PM

So nobody has any suggestions on where I can buy these rings, or any advice about using these in the first place? I'm guessing there must not be very many people using them then, must not be too important!

Muscle SS · 03-08-2013, 01:34 PM

Any updates? I can't find hub rings in the US for less than 100$ for 74.1 bored wheels...

blazzin1 · 03-08-2013, 02:05 PM

Jeez, that was almost 2-years ago!!! I believe....(back when I had those wheels), I just went without the rings. Didn't have any issues.

Jay'SS Ride · 03-08-2013, 02:17 PM

Don't think I can help you on price, but I was looking at getting some custom built rings from Motorsport Tech. I've only looked at their website for now but I like what I see. Plus they're made in the U.S.A, out of Sparks, NV. Another option worth looking into.

Sleez · 03-08-2013, 02:32 PM

got mine at amazon

family man · 03-08-2013, 02:33 PM

I got mine from Jegs.

Muscle SS · 03-08-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay'SS Ride

Don't think I can help you on price, but I was looking at getting some custom built rings from Motorsport Tech. I've only looked at their website for now but I like what I see. Plus they're made in the U.S.A, out of Sparks, NV. Another option worth looking into.

I've heard the aluminum rings can rust and corrode, so I'm trying to find plastic ones. Does it need to be exact inner and outer sizes? Or can it be off by .1 mm or so, because I cannot find anything but custom aluminum or Australian aluminum rings

04-15-2011, 03:20 PM	#1
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Hub Centric Rings? Hub Centric Rings....Good idea or not needed? I just got new 20" A/R Torque Thrust M's. I attempted to get the wheel/tires road-force balanced when I had the factory pirelli's mounted on the wheels, however, they said the fronts would not balance out (the rears did balance out, but it was still close). 3 out of the 4 wheels have a "ton" of stick-on weights hiding behind the spokes now. They are now balanced, just not to the degree required for "road-force" balancing. I thought for sure the problem would be because of the cheap Chinese heavy cast wheels, but I was really surprised when they said it was because of the Pirelli tires and not the wheels. Anyway, I was thinking maybe a set of Hub Centric Rings would give me a little more reassurance that my wheels are running true? It's better to have the wheels "Hub Centric" instead of "Lug Centric", isn't it??? I do not have any major vibrations that I can feel or anything right now, but just wondering if these rings are a good idea. Anyone know where I can find 66.9 - 74.1 rings??? I found one place online that will custom make some really beautiful aluminum rings for me, but they want $125.00!!!! That's ridiculous!!! I can't find them pre-made for the size I need, any suggestions? Thanks. Last edited by blazzin1; 04-15-2011 at 03:40 PM.

04-15-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	try justforwheels.com __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

04-15-2011, 06:09 PM	#4
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	Is the Camaro 66.9 or 66.6? I had emailed them a while back and they said I would need 66.6 which they had. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

03-08-2013, 01:34 PM	#9
Muscle SS All blackkk Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 871	Any updates? I can't find hub rings in the US for less than 100$ for 74.1 bored wheels... __________________ Drivin it like I stole it.

03-08-2013, 02:17 PM	#11
Jay'SS Ride Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37S Join Date: May 2011 Location: SacTown Posts: 236	Don't think I can help you on price, but I was looking at getting some custom built rings from Motorsport Tech. I've only looked at their website for now but I like what I see. Plus they're made in the U.S.A, out of Sparks, NV. Another option worth looking into. __________________ Sold but not forgotten

04-18-2011, 10:45 PM	#8
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	So nobody has any suggestions on where I can buy these rings, or any advice about using these in the first place? I'm guessing there must not be very many people using them then, must not be too important!

03-08-2013, 02:05 PM	#10
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Jeez, that was almost 2-years ago!!! I believe....(back when I had those wheels), I just went without the rings. Didn't have any issues.

03-08-2013, 02:32 PM	#12
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	got mine at amazon __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

03-08-2013, 02:33 PM	#13
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	I got mine from Jegs.

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