[gibbons]

I had some 15" wheels on my car the fit the bosses the front and rear perfectly. I needed different offsets, so I bought some "Corvette" 15" wheels from Wheel Vintiques. The offsets are just what I needed, but the bores are larger, is that the "Corvette" difference? So, my wheels are being located by the lugnuts. I know on modern cars, that's a terrible thing to do, especially front wheel drives. I'm guessing it has to affect these cars somewhat, too, huh?

If the larger bore is a standard size, and my bosses are a standard size, there ought to be some pre-existing off-the-shelf hubcentric rings. Anyone know of a supplier who does that?

 

[Discount Tire]

It's important to remember that hub rings only center the wheel on the pilot hub.

Your vehicles pilot hub is not load bearing so as long as the lug nuts are torqued down using the correct tightening pattern for your bolt pattern, hub rings aren't necessary. They are however, convenient.

If you can get us the hub size on the wheels and the hub bore on your axles (should be 70.7mm), we can check for any applicable ring sets. We carry most sizes for only $15.00 which includes all 4 rings and FREE shipping.

Give us a call at 1.888.459.4080 and anyone of our agents would be happy to assist.

 

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I agree with above. w/o hub centric rings it is just a little bit of pain putting wheels on. Have to hold or support them just right as you get the lugs hand tight.

Using the lugs that have the tapper to them helps alot and makes sure they seat evenly as you tighten

 

[PCB67SS]

Anyone know why they don't make them hub-centric like they used to?

 

[Discount Tire]

Anyone know why they don't make them hub-centric like they used to?

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To fit more vehicle applications :thumbsup:

 

[PCB67SS]

I was afraid that might be the answer.....Thanks for the timely response....:thumbsup:

 

[gibbons]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Discount guy, my Radial T/A's came from the local Discount store. They used cones on the balancing machine, but then they get centered with the hole pattern. Remember when they had those 5 stud spiders to center the wheel on the machine how it would be on a hub?

I am still dealing with a vibration problem in my driveline. It's probably not the tires, but even still, everything can make a difference. And I have plenty of experience with front wheel drives to make me wonder if it's an issue here. I remember when Enkei wheels were the rage, but they weren't hubcentric on Hondas. Mine were a disaster. I got rid of them. I seems like the Honda spec for radial runout on wheels used to be about .012". And it mattered! I just can't see bolt holes centering wheels that closely.

If I had a lathe, I could cut some steel rings :yes:

 

[Discount Tire]

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We appreciate your continued support gibbons!

I agree, every little bit helps and the hub rings certainly help center the wheel.

If you can get us the hub sizes I'll check for any applicable rings.