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Hub Centric Rings

505pike

505pike

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Hey. Just had a quick question for those who are using hub centric rings. I'm thinking metal is the way to go because I don't have to worry about rust. Are there any other drawbacks to using metal?
Is there any reason I should buy plastic?
Also I need some rim work done (staightened), if there is a shop that you've done business that you recommend please let me know.
Lasly I'm planning on a 255/45r18 all the way around running Zenneti Stella's that are 18x8.5 on SSC drop springs. Just looking for someone that has a similiar setup to chime in if there's any strut/fender rub I need to worry about. Thanks.
 


the plastic ones typically wont weld themselves to the wheels like the metal ones will.

what's the offset on those wheels? i would opt for 245/45/18 tires just for a more close to stock height tire and they'll be a little less expensive.
 
I didn't even think about heat from the rotors, thank you for pointing that out, I'll go with plastic.
As for the offset I want to say they are 38, maybe 32. I'll search and see what I can find for offset specs.
 
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It will never weld it self to the rotor if you use anti seeze on the back metal is far better because its less prone to stress fractures and cracking from repeated hot/cold cycles and by 255 should fine that's width not height
 
I am having a time finding the offset on those rims, everything I've read leads me to beleive they are +35...would that even allow for a 255 width tire?
I have 7 years of expereince in the tire business, but I worked at Sam's Club and Costco for most of it where we didn't see aftermarket rims hardly, so I may look like a fool when it comes to offset, but I do understand 255 is section width, and the sidewall on say a 255/45 would be 45% of the first number, or 127mm roughly.
I'm not concerned about rubbing fenders at all, I'll beat them up if that's the case. I'm worried about the inside hitting the strut.
I'm going to bust out the yard stick and caliper and measure these things.
@Sandman, where did you find the aluminum rings, and what did the set cost, if you don't mind saying.
 
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oh, the wheels will accept a 255 no problem. the issue is that you're more likely to rub with 255s over 245s. that was my only concern. if you're willing to do some fender work then go for the bigger tires. don't let us dictate what you want.

i've always had the plastic rings and they do the same job as the metal ones without the issues of corrosion (yes, aluminum corrodes - even more so than steel).
 
I have the 255/45-18's...
Bridgestone Portenza 970AS Pole Position
5,000 miles on them, just broken in.

Want to buy them?

If you ride single, driver only, they're ok. I do this 98% of the time. But, if you load the car, have heavy subs in trunk, you WILL rub, the inner tire (rear) rubs on the spring perch on the strut. Installed with new struts n springs too. Not that it matters because the perch doesn't move.

:)
 
the spring perch should never ever, ever move in comparison to the wheel. they move at the same time. if the wheels fit without rubbing the spring perch they never will.
 
"Want to buy them?"
I would def comsider it if your serious. Give me an idea on the price.

"the spring perch should never ever, ever move in comparison to the wheel. they move at the same time. if the wheels fit without rubbing the spring perch they never will."
That's exactly what I was thinking. If I have to do a bit of fender work that's not a problem, at least it's do-able.
If they rub on the struts there's really not much I can do. Running spacers is an option but not one I would consider, they have always sketched me out, too hard on hubs, and seeing how I am using a 114.3 bolt pattern I don't think they would be safe at all.
 
Running spacers is going to have the same effect as a lower offset wheel, might as well go with the offset you want. Anything over +30 won't be detrimental.
 


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