Question re: spacers and centering rings
08-08-2007, 08:55 AM
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Question re: spacers and centering rings
For those who have both spacers and centering rings on their aftermarket wheels. When I place the centering ring in the wheel, then fit the spacer onto the wheel/centering combo, there appears to be a small space between the Wheel and the spacer. Is this normal? Will the space snug up under pressure of the bolts?
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08-08-2007, 09:52 AM
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no, not normal, my guess, the centering ring does not match the spacer.
I doubt that it will snug up really well, and if it does, you run the risk of "pressure fitting" the wheel on the spacer, and may never get them apart, not to mention, your wheel may never be mounted exactly flush.
I would get different centering rings. That is a pain, but worth doing right.
I would get different centering rings. That is a pain, but worth doing right.
08-08-2007, 10:30 AM
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PWDRSKR -- the centering rings you have are from Discount Tire
I'm not sure where else to tell you to get them. Others chime in? Maybe worth getting a recommendation from who you bought your spacers from.
08-08-2007, 11:21 AM
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I run 15mm spacers (Hartmann) with one set of my wheels that use
centering rings with no issue. And I run 20mm H&R as well. The only issue I ever had was with the 8mm H&R's but their taper is made only for OE wheels. I'd say the fault is with the centering rings.
Did you try Gary or Luke at Tirerack for centering rings?
Did you try Gary or Luke at Tirerack for centering rings?
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08-08-2007, 11:27 AM
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Re: I run 15mm spacers (Hartmann) with one set of my wheels that use
Hmmm, I do believe that it is the difference of the taper of the spacer and centering ring that is causing the problem.
The centering ring appears to fit perfectly into the wheel...
The centering ring appears to fit perfectly into the wheel...
08-08-2007, 11:44 AM
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Which of these spacers does yours look like....
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8639/spacers_side.jpg">
Spacer on the right is the 45 degree taper that only works on a factory wheel
Spacer in the center is a 15mm H&R spacer that should work with all wheels regardless of the centering ring.
If yours has a taper like the one on the right, it won't work. But if it looks like the one in the center, the problem is probably with your centering rings. BTW- the number written in front of each spacer is the H&R part number.
Spacer on the right is the 45 degree taper that only works on a factory wheel
Spacer in the center is a 15mm H&R spacer that should work with all wheels regardless of the centering ring.
If yours has a taper like the one on the right, it won't work. But if it looks like the one in the center, the problem is probably with your centering rings. BTW- the number written in front of each spacer is the H&R part number.