spacer hub does not match the wheel...is that a problem?
05-13-2005, 06:51 AM
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spacer hub does not match the wheel...is that a problem?
Just got my spacers and the "hub-centric" part the center diameter is less then that of the wheel, so the wheel doesn't fit over it snugly. The bolt pattern is perfect and all the rest matches up. Is the hub missmatch a problem? The wheels are aftermarket.
05-13-2005, 06:59 AM
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I had a previous set of aftermarket wheels and could...
never get them balanced properly. They would run out properly on the balancing machine, but once on the car, were always out of balance.
05-13-2005, 08:51 AM
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You need hubrings.
They take up the space so the wheel will fit snugly onto the hub of the car, or in your case the lip on the spacer.
Generic hub rings like the ones we carry work only with the original wheel hub, or on 15mm+ H&R spacers. If you have 10mm or 12mm spacers, the hubrings we offer won't work.
The rings are critical as they support the weight of the vehicle.
Generic hub rings like the ones we carry work only with the original wheel hub, or on 15mm+ H&R spacers. If you have 10mm or 12mm spacers, the hubrings we offer won't work.
The rings are critical as they support the weight of the vehicle.
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05-13-2005, 09:29 AM
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I have 20mm and 25mm FK spacers, whish are hubcentric for VW/Audi aplication. Is there anything
that will fit? The spacers are both type B, so they bolt onto the car and the wheel bolts onto them.
Thanks.
Thanks.
05-13-2005, 09:40 AM
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Not sure what you mean
If they have a lip like this:
<img src="http://www.hrsprings.com/site/products/trak/cover.jpg">
You can buy hub-centric rings that will allow you to mount the wheels.
If the spacers look like this:
<img src="http://www.zeckhausen.com/images/Rogue/Spacers_188.JPG">
You're out of luck.
Do you see the difference in the edge of the center bore? The conical shape will not allow you to use rings and you should NOT put wheels on that are not properly centered on the hub.
<img src="http://www.hrsprings.com/site/products/trak/cover.jpg">
You can buy hub-centric rings that will allow you to mount the wheels.
If the spacers look like this:
<img src="http://www.zeckhausen.com/images/Rogue/Spacers_188.JPG">
You're out of luck.
Do you see the difference in the edge of the center bore? The conical shape will not allow you to use rings and you should NOT put wheels on that are not properly centered on the hub.