Hub Centric Rings

[krmccour]

So I've installed some lug-centric wheel spacers and there is quite a bit of vibration at higher speeds. I only bought them because they were a great price (craigslist) for a quality set, and I didn't have $200 to drop for two hub-centric pairs. I was wondering if anyone has experience with hub-centric rings? The spacers have tapered lug nut holes, so they easily center themselves on the hub. So if logic serves me correctly, then I just need to make sure the wheel is centered to the spacers. I have stock rims, so wouldn't hub-centric rings keep the rim centered on the spacers, which are in turn centered to the hub? The rings are <$20, a much better option than buying a whole new set of spacers.

 

[JWaldz]

If you have factory wheels then they are hub centric and are designed that way. If you change that then yes you will get obvious bump steer and vibrations. The wheel is meant to be centered on the hub via the ring on it. Even with your lug nuts centering the wheels an ever so slight bit of play, which you will not be able to see, can occur. This is what is causing your vibrations. I have no experience of the hub rings. They might or might not do the trick. Just save up your money for real hub centric spacers. All-Pro carries the 1.25" for $89/pair and apparently running a code for $20 off instantly as well. There are many of us in the community that use them, including myself.

https://www.allprooffroad.com/tech-info-mainmenu-63/spacers/toyspacers

 

[Dous]

It was a good deal! :

I'd say buy set of Spidertrax for the front and get the lug centrics in the rear. I am sure it will be just fine

 

[cj80cruiser]

It was a good deal! :

I'd say buy set of Spidertrax for the front and get the lug centrics in the rear. I am sure it will be just fine

Agreed, I had a bad set of duratracs that couldn't be balanced well so the worst 2 were put in the rear. I could get about 10-15mph's faster before the vibrations returned.

 

[krmccour]

I was about to order from All-Pro until I saw the 20$ per pair shipping cost. So the promotion basically only gave me free shipping Plus they stated something about the front hubs requiring extended thread lug nuts which would be another $20 for 12 (plus more shipping for those).

Ended up ordering 2 "blemished" pairs from spidertrax ($89/pair) with free shipping. Even comes with loctite so I don't have to find mine! Plus they are blue, so that has to add, what, 5HP right? :lmao:

It's amazing the progression of how money gets spent...

Nitto Grapplers --> too close to control arm --> so wheel spacers, easy fix!
Wheel spacers --> causes tire rub on bottom tip of the front fender flares --> 1" toytec body lift
Wheel spacers --> lug centric...caused vibration --> so more wheel spacers! (hub centric this time)

Wonder what's next? Hahaha