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Aug 22, 2009 | 08:41 AM

stephencd1

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Hub Ring?

Hi reading one of the other posts I read about checking the hub rings.
What are these hub rings?
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Aug 22, 2009 | 10:40 AM

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if you have aftermarket wheels, they go on the back side of the wheel around the hole in the middle. they're used to fit the wheel to your specific car.

Aug 22, 2009 | 11:15 AM

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So Jason, they are not fitted as standard to the wheels?

Aug 22, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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Sorry forgot to say Thanks

Aug 22, 2009 | 11:50 AM

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I have them for my winter wheels. Otherwise, the higher profile wheel/tires wouldn't fit my SC430. They aren't permanently attached to the wheels so be careful not to lose them when you pull your wheels for storage.

Aug 23, 2009 | 06:06 AM

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Good advice, one time I lost one of mine

Aug 23, 2009 | 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stephencd1

So Jason, they are not fitted as standard to the wheels?

Factory wheels do not need them as they are already the right size of the hub.

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Aug 23, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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Lexus wheels are hub-centric, not lug centric. There's a bore in the center of an OEM wheel that closely fits over a boss on the hub, locating the wheel in the center of rotation. Without this, the wheel is centered by the lug nuts, which is not quite as precise. You don't have to use hub rings, but they should improve the position of the wheel in relation to the hub, and therefore provide a better ride.