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Old 05-28-2013 | 10:46 AM
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Anyone ever have to use hub-centric rings on a JK when installing after market rims?
Old 05-29-2013 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep420
Anyone ever have to use hub-centric rings on a JK when installing after market rims?
I have Level 8 Trackers. They did not come with hub rings and I was told they are 'lug-centric' wheels. Buuuut I ordered some hub rings anyway. I just cant get my head around putting all that load on those studs. Yes, it might be unnecessary, but I enjoy the peace of mind.
Old 05-29-2013 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep420
Anyone ever have to use hub-centric rings on a JK when installing after market rims?
I put hub rings on my 18" fuel wheels this past weekend and it made a very noticable difference. I had a shimmy at 55 and 75mph and the tires were balanced twice, the shimmy is gone now...
Old 05-29-2013 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by icrashbikes
I have Level 8 Trackers. They did not come with hub rings and I was told they are 'lug-centric' wheels. Buuuut I ordered some hub rings anyway. I just cant get my head around putting all that load on those studs. Yes, it might be unnecessary, but I enjoy the peace of mind.
This was my exact thought process. Nothing wrong with a little added security.
Old 05-29-2013 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by icrashbikes
I have Level 8 Trackers. They did not come with hub rings and I was told they are 'lug-centric' wheels. Buuuut I ordered some hub rings anyway. I just cant get my head around putting all that load on those studs. Yes, it might be unnecessary, but I enjoy the peace of mind.
Any idea what the size of those are? I think they're just over 80 mm?

Originally Posted by utkengnr
I put hub rings on my 18" fuel wheels this past weekend and it made a very noticable difference. I had a shimmy at 55 and 75mph and the tires were balanced twice, the shimmy is gone now...
Same situation with me. I'm gonna have to try these.
Old 05-29-2013 | 10:07 AM
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I just ordered a set of rings for my Pro Comp 7089's (lug centric). Better safe than sorry
Old 05-29-2013 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by iamspecialized
I just ordered a set of rings for my Pro Comp 7089's (lug centric). Better safe than sorry
I have Pro Comp 7069's, Who did you order from, and do you have part number? I want to get a set of 4..........
Old 05-29-2013 | 03:21 PM
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check this tread out. I feel better with them.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...essary-256390/
Old 05-29-2013 | 04:58 PM
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I run them as well with my Dick Cepek DC2 Wheels......I just figured that it was inexpensive for a little peace-of-mind. I grabbed these: Hub Rings 83.8mm OD 71.5mm ID, Set of 4 Hub Centric - Fast Wheel Accessories
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Originally Posted by balmorjk
I have Pro Comp 7069's, Who did you order from, and do you have part number? I want to get a set of 4..........
I ordered from fast Wheel Accessories as well. I don't have them yet so I cant speak on quality. They are the polycarbonate ones so they shouldn't fuse with the hub at all. I believe they were the 83.8 to 71.5 but best to measure your 7069's to make sure


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