Hub rings ...

370Z_Fan · 11-25-2010, 05:33 PM

Are they really necessary for aftermarket wheels? Do they make a big difference and is it noticeable on the road??

nismo 1234 · 11-26-2010, 01:23 AM

they are not neccessary but i would highly recommend them. i never driven a car without hub rings but apparently the car vibarets a lot at higher speed. they arent tat expensive, so why not get them.

kenchan · 11-26-2010, 07:14 AM

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.

Jeffblue · 11-26-2010, 07:18 AM

if your cars are designed to take a hubcentric wheel, which ours are, the wheel needs to be hubcentric, and have the right size bore. If that bore is not the same size as the hub on the car, you need the hubcentric rings, or else you are putting an enormous amount of stress on the studs, andit willl cause vibration at high speeds.

djpathfinder · 11-26-2010, 09:20 AM

Yup, you started another thread asking about hub bore size, to which I answered 66.1 mm. Plastic hub rings that are appropriate for the wheels you buy are only going to cost you a few dollars. There are metal ones for certain applications that cost a little more.

I've been using plastic rings on my vehicles for almost a decade now. They may need replacing every few years if they crack and break (depending on thickness of the ring), but it's a very small investment to pay to avoid vibrations.

370Z_Fan · 11-26-2010, 11:00 AM

These aftermarket wheels that I bought are for my winter setup. The place where I purchased the wheels from are out of hub rings for my particular wheels so I have to go search for them. I don't think I'll be going anywhere fast especially in the snow, slush, and ice. Is the hub size still 66.1 mm for non-sport package equipped 370Zs? Just wondering if there's a difference in hub size between 370Zs with/without sport packages. Thanks.

TipsZ · 11-26-2010, 11:06 AM

Where would one locate a ring for those kits that do not have them included? I purchased some spacers off a forum member a long time ago, but they did not include the hub ring, and ultimately had vibration. Thus, since I want to resell those spacers, I figured I should try and locate the ring for it first.

djpathfinder · 11-26-2010, 11:07 AM

The hubs are the same.

djpathfinder · 11-26-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipsZ

Where would one locate a ring for those kits that do not have them included? I purchased some spacers off a forum member a long time ago, but they did not include the hub ring, and ultimately had vibration. Thus, since I want to resell those spacers, I figured I should try and locate the ring for it first.

Well, you should be able to find hub rings online or at a local tire place. You must know the of the hub (in our case and all Nissan/Infiniti...cars and crossovers at least, 66.1 mm). You must also know the bore size on the wheel that will be used...I haven't seen anyone use hub rings to properly fit spacers though. I suppose you could. Most would buy spacers specific for their car so you may have trouble re-selling to the Z community

kenchan · 11-28-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

These aftermarket wheels that I bought are for my winter setup. The place where I purchased the wheels from are out of hub rings for my particular wheels so I have to go search for them. I don't think I'll be going anywhere fast especially in the snow, slush, and ice. Is the hub size still 66.1 mm for non-sport package equipped 370Zs? Just wondering if there's a difference in hub size between 370Zs with/without sport packages. Thanks.

Don't worry you don't need the rings. Chances are the store will give you plastic rings. Do you think some thin piece of plastic has any structural reinforcement to your wheels and studs?

. They are only there to aid installation. Some folks have a hard time installing wheels and the rings helps them achieve correct centering but if you use the star pattern and torque the lugs evenly you shouldn't get any vibration.

Only time you need metal rings is on hubcentric wheels.

djpathfinder · 11-28-2010, 12:30 PM

No, hub rings do not aid installation. They do not support the weight of the wheels either. They're there to center the rim and avoid vibration. Period. They are also not mandatory, If you don't want.

Zigen5 · 11-29-2010, 08:31 PM

Just get them to avoid future problems... Their cheap.... I got mine on ebay for $20...

Jeffblue · 11-29-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipsZ

Where would one locate a ring for those kits that do not have them included? I purchased some spacers off a forum member a long time ago, but they did not include the hub ring, and ultimately had vibration. Thus, since I want to resell those spacers, I figured I should try and locate the ring for it first.

what size is the bore on your wheels?

11-25-2010, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	Hub rings ... Are they really necessary for aftermarket wheels? Do they make a big difference and is it noticeable on the road??

11-26-2010, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Yup, you started another thread asking about hub bore size, to which I answered 66.1 mm. Plastic hub rings that are appropriate for the wheels you buy are only going to cost you a few dollars. There are metal ones for certain applications that cost a little more. I've been using plastic rings on my vehicles for almost a decade now. They may need replacing every few years if they crack and break (depending on thickness of the ring), but it's a very small investment to pay to avoid vibrations. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-26-2010, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	Where would one locate a ring for those kits that do not have them included? I purchased some spacers off a forum member a long time ago, but they did not include the hub ring, and ultimately had vibration. Thus, since I want to resell those spacers, I figured I should try and locate the ring for it first. __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

11-26-2010, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	The hubs are the same. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-28-2010, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	No, hub rings do not aid installation. They do not support the weight of the wheels either. They're there to center the rim and avoid vibration. Period. They are also not mandatory, If you don't want. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-26-2010, 01:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 15	they are not neccessary but i would highly recommend them. i never driven a car without hub rings but apparently the car vibarets a lot at higher speed. they arent tat expensive, so why not get them.

11-26-2010, 07:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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.

11-26-2010, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	if your cars are designed to take a hubcentric wheel, which ours are, the wheel needs to be hubcentric, and have the right size bore. If that bore is not the same size as the hub on the car, you need the hubcentric rings, or else you are putting an enormous amount of stress on the studs, andit willl cause vibration at high speeds.

11-26-2010, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	These aftermarket wheels that I bought are for my winter setup. The place where I purchased the wheels from are out of hub rings for my particular wheels so I have to go search for them. I don't think I'll be going anywhere fast especially in the snow, slush, and ice. Is the hub size still 66.1 mm for non-sport package equipped 370Zs? Just wondering if there's a difference in hub size between 370Zs with/without sport packages. Thanks.

11-29-2010, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Just get them to avoid future problems... Their cheap.... I got mine on ebay for $20... __________________ *Meet HaZy: 2010 Black Cherry 370z Roadster - S-Tune Body Kit - 5:AD Bronze 19" Rims - K&N Filters - Euro Fog Lamp - Full LED*

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