Hub centric?
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Hub centric?
Is it really something to consider when shopping for wheels? Is it more of an important consideration the larger you go in tire size? Im looking to go no larger than 33's. I know too that the majority of wheels are not hub centric, I think that all OEM wheels are.
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Is it really something to consider when shopping for wheels? Is it more of an important consideration the larger you go in tire size? Im looking to go no larger than 33's. I know too that the majority of wheels are not hub centric, I think that all OEM wheels are.
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just been doing some reading....that hub centric is preferred over "lug" centric. I dont see much info or there is a lack of info on some wheels that they are hub or lug centric, Pro-Comp, Mickey Thompson, XD, etc. The only ones that I have seen that say they are hub centric are the Argent Pintlers. I guess I just need to ask, thanks Red.
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I run 37s with spacers and none of which are hub centric, all lug centric, with no vibration. If you look at the lugs on your factory hubs you will see they are lug centric. I think it's another one of those ploys to make us all spend more money on something that is not needed.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
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I run 37s with spacers and none of which are hub centric, all lug centric, with no vibration. If you look at the lugs on your factory hubs you will see they are lug centric. I think it's another one of those ploys to make us all spend more money on something that is not needed.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
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Coming from the tire business and working w pros and cons...hub centric ARE better when it comes to wanting ride quality. (which in most cases is just dependent on how picky the driver is. Somebody going from driving a BMW is gonna have higher expectations than if U have been driving a truck) Getting back onto topic...80% of the wheels from a manufacturer, if not hub-centric, will come with rings to make it hub centric. Ask whoever the salesman is to use them or if the manufacturer will provide some. SHOULD NOT COST ANY EXTRA.
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Get yourself some hubcentric rings. Theyre about 15 bucks and they were a great investment IMO. Even if they arent necessary to prevent vibrations, atleast they help when bolting up heavy wheels and tires on the hub.
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the shop i had mount and balance my new wheels and tires orderd and hub centric part for the wheel which aligns it perfectly, they said not many people use them anymore but theyre good to have