For people with G35 wheels, do you use hub centric rings?
04-22-08, 02:51 PM
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Hi, i have a set of 350Z 35th anni. 18' Wheels on my GS3, i would like to know is the hub bore size of my wheel same as the G35s? I searched google but couldn't find this info. Please help.
04-28-08, 11:46 PM
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04-29-08, 01:10 PM
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I tried to order a set of hub centric rings for my wheel (350z 35th anniversary wheel 66.06mm -> 60.01mm) on 1010tire.com, but i got a reply from them and stated the hub centric rings won't work on OEM wheels, any ideas? thanks.
Heres the reply i got:
You recently placed an order with us for some hub centric rings, but there is a problem with the order. You left a note stating that these are for some OEM rims. Hub centric rings are designed for use with after market rims. After market wheels have a special "seat" machined into them for the hub ring to sit into. OEM wheels do not have this seat, so even if you get the size correct, they may not fit properly. If the rings do not sit flush, then the wheel may actually not sit flush on the hub of the vehicle and this will cause more vibration rather then less. As noted on our web site, we do not allow returns or exchanges on hub centric rings, so if you decide to proceed and they do not fit, you are stuck with them. Please reply to this E-mail and let us know if you want to proceed or if you prefer to cancel the order.
Heres the reply i got:
You recently placed an order with us for some hub centric rings, but there is a problem with the order. You left a note stating that these are for some OEM rims. Hub centric rings are designed for use with after market rims. After market wheels have a special "seat" machined into them for the hub ring to sit into. OEM wheels do not have this seat, so even if you get the size correct, they may not fit properly. If the rings do not sit flush, then the wheel may actually not sit flush on the hub of the vehicle and this will cause more vibration rather then less. As noted on our web site, we do not allow returns or exchanges on hub centric rings, so if you decide to proceed and they do not fit, you are stuck with them. Please reply to this E-mail and let us know if you want to proceed or if you prefer to cancel the order.
05-27-08, 11:50 AM
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alright the gs hub size is 60.1 and the hub size for the g35 is 66.1 , 66.6 or 67.1?? im looking at justforwheels.com and they list those outer diameters for the hub rings.
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08-25-08, 03:56 PM
#38
got a question regarding these. I purchased a set of the aluminum ones and I still have the shakes. I took off the wheel to inspect everything and when the ring is on the hub it sits very snugly, but when placed inside the bore of the wheel itself it does not sit flush, but instead drops inside a bit. I believe this defeats the purpose of the rings and therefore they do not center my wheel. Anyone else have this problem or did I get the wrong set of rings? Im going to try and get a spacer thick enough to push out the ring and see if I still have the shakes or not. How thick are your rings? Mines are I believe 9mm
This is really frustrating since Ive already balanced my wheels out twice and still have the shakes. Ill keep everyone posted.
This is really frustrating since Ive already balanced my wheels out twice and still have the shakes. Ill keep everyone posted.
08-25-08, 06:29 PM
#40
mine sit tight on the hub as well, but not inside the wheel. Heres a pic to show what I mean. Notice how it is not flush with the wheel flange, but couple mm dropped inside. I installed some spacers I made that push the ring out but yet keep it on the hub so it does its job as centering the wheel. Ill take it up to speed again and ill see if there is a difference or not.
sorry for the crappy phone picture
sorry for the crappy phone picture
08-26-08, 04:43 PM
#43
I dont think anyone gets what im saying. When the ring sits like that it has lots of free play. When you put your wheel on, thru the center cap hole try to move the ring around. I did this to mine and it was able to move around freely basically not doing its job. What you have to do to solve this problem is to space the ring out from the rotor and push it inside the wheel more therefore it will actually do its job in centering the wheel. If you look at the picture I posted' the space from the ring to the flat part of where the wheel mounts is the extra space the ring has to move around in. This should not exist in order for the ring to do what it is intended to do.
09-06-08, 09:04 PM
#44
I tried to order a set of hub centric rings for my wheel (350z 35th anniversary wheel 66.06mm -> 60.01mm) on 1010tire.com, but i got a reply from them and stated the hub centric rings won't work on OEM wheels, any ideas? thanks.
Heres the reply i got:
You recently placed an order with us for some hub centric rings, but there is a problem with the order. You left a note stating that these are for some OEM rims. Hub centric rings are designed for use with after market rims. After market wheels have a special "seat" machined into them for the hub ring to sit into. OEM wheels do not have this seat, so even if you get the size correct, they may not fit properly. If the rings do not sit flush, then the wheel may actually not sit flush on the hub of the vehicle and this will cause more vibration rather then less. As noted on our web site, we do not allow returns or exchanges on hub centric rings, so if you decide to proceed and they do not fit, you are stuck with them. Please reply to this E-mail and let us know if you want to proceed or if you prefer to cancel the order.
Heres the reply i got:
You recently placed an order with us for some hub centric rings, but there is a problem with the order. You left a note stating that these are for some OEM rims. Hub centric rings are designed for use with after market rims. After market wheels have a special "seat" machined into them for the hub ring to sit into. OEM wheels do not have this seat, so even if you get the size correct, they may not fit properly. If the rings do not sit flush, then the wheel may actually not sit flush on the hub of the vehicle and this will cause more vibration rather then less. As noted on our web site, we do not allow returns or exchanges on hub centric rings, so if you decide to proceed and they do not fit, you are stuck with them. Please reply to this E-mail and let us know if you want to proceed or if you prefer to cancel the order.
Thanks for this info. also.
09-06-08, 09:43 PM
#45
I dont think anyone gets what im saying. When the ring sits like that it has lots of free play. When you put your wheel on, thru the center cap hole try to move the ring around. I did this to mine and it was able to move around freely basically not doing its job. What you have to do to solve this problem is to space the ring out from the rotor and push it inside the wheel more therefore it will actually do its job in centering the wheel. If you look at the picture I posted' the space from the ring to the flat part of where the wheel mounts is the extra space the ring has to move around in. This should not exist in order for the ring to do what it is intended to do.