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

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

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.

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.

my wheels still shake with them and they are balanced correctly

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?

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.

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.

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