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Old 02-22-2006, 07:28 PM
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i sold my old 18's recently and bought some new ones but they didnt come with the rim spacer's. my old rims fit perfect but the new ones are 3 peice, 4 and 5 stud and there are these rings i was told about that needs to be put in between the rim and my hub to make my wheels fit evenly on my hub. I went to a wheel shop and all the ones they had did not fit my car and the rim. do you think i will be able to get some fabricated?
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 11:03 AM
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I have no idea what you are talking about... the only thing I can think of is a hub centric ring which isn't a must. Its mearly something you can buy to ensure your wheel is centered on the hub. If you are talking about an actual spacer then it shouldnt be needed either. Every setup will be different, so what the spacer does is change the offset of the wheel by "pushing" it out towards the wheelwell. This is usually done for the look so the wheels are more flush or can be used because the wheel is scraping the inside of the wheelwell and needs to be moved farther from the hub. Does any of this sound familiar?
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 03:45 PM
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I think it is is a hub adator it changes the wheel studs to fit your rim.I talked with Katz the import shop and town it is 30 per wheel.
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 06:18 PM
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hey guys sorry i should have been more clear. it is the centre hub ring. my car wobbles like my wheels are out of line because i dont have these rings. thats what i was told by the rim shop near my house. other people have told me this isnt necessary.
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 10:03 PM
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you don't need them, but they are nice to have
 
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Old 02-23-2006, 10:33 PM
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personally i would get them, cause if you don't you would probably have alignment issue, and probably wierd tire ware, lower gasmilage, and god knwo what else after a while of driving like that
 
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Old 02-27-2006, 02:20 PM
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Definitely get them. It'll be worth it in the long run.. If you don't you'll have a lot of other problems in the future.
 
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