hub centric rings

[clp]

If i buy custom 17 inch wheels do i have to have the hub centric rings or are they just an option?

[Raven]

You'll need the rings 99.9% of the time. They're only about $15.00 a set. I got mine from Discount Tire I believe. They are definately not an option, they're a necessity.

[joholste]

i think if you buy wheels from tire rack.com they automaticalyy give you the rings for free

[Jyik40]

Hubcentric rings are very important. If you don't use them, your wheels can be mounted off-center causing vibrations when you reach highway speeds.

[RSTuningFactory]

Quote, originally posted by Raven »You'll need the rings 99.9% of the time. They're only about $15.00 a set. I got mine from Discount Tire I believe. They are definately not an option, they're a necessity.I ordered one wheel from discount, they came with one set of 4 rings for free.

[hskater26]

my wheels still shake with them and they are balanced correctly

[darcmater]

so i was lookign at my papwerwork today on my rims and didn't notice a listing on it for hubcentric rings, so Iw ent down to my local discount tire where I got them from and the guy behind the counter said they have nominal use, but that I could get a set for like 15 bucks if I wanted. He made it seem as if they didn't make a naticeable differance. My steering wheel does vibrate a little at highway speeds, but for all I know that could just be from the wodner michigan highways. So should I get some, I mean its only 15 bucks or so?

[Raven]

If the hub of the wheel is a different size than the hub on the car then definately get them. The Vibe is made to be hubcentric not supported by the wheel studs.

[Raven]

Quote, originally posted by hskater26 »my wheels still shake with them and they are balanced correctly If that's the case you must have a tire with a bad belt or a bent wheel. Properly balanced and installed wheels don't shake.

[WaveAction]

most aftermarket rims should come with the hub ring..if not..then thats weird..