I just got my new Rotas When i asked the guy on the phone the other day he said that it looked like I WONT need hub rings for them, which sort of suprised me. SO, I go in today to pick them up and I ask again and this time the answer changed! So, my question is can harm be done by driving on these for a few days without the hub rings until I can get them off of tirerack?

 

hub centric rings help to center your wheel on the brake rotor hub. Without the rings (i.e. if the wheel's center hole is larger than the hub's center) you may not be able to properly align them on the hubs. This will result in an imbalance and a terrible shimmy in your vehicle at speed. If all goes well, you may be able to drive without the rings, but if the manugacturer recomends them, get them.

 

I wouldn't do any "spirited" driving without the hub centric rings, but they should be fine for regular driving for a few days. Once the lug bolts are tightened, the wheel shouldn't move. The hub centric rings make it much easier to mount the wheel, and hold it in place under heavy lateral forces.

 

Not sure if tirerack sells one that fit the Rota, but you can also try here too.

Unless you're going to auto-x them the plastic ones should work just fine.
My Kosei's in the past had plastic rings and they worked just fine.

http://www.justforwheels.com/index.jsp?cat=hubcentric


My Pro5 in the past had ADR's without hubcentric rings and I drove that
car for months without any issues. :smile:

 

If there is any "slop" in the way your wheel snugs on the hub, go to a machine shop and have them make your four round shims to install inside the wheels; and a tool to tap the hub centering ring into place.

 

JCampos:


I got my hub centric rings from Les Schwab in Livermore. They had the correct size in stock.

I'm sure there's one in the South Bay.

 

I got 17 inch Tenzo Racing Passion-5 Rims on my MCS. I rode them on my Mini for a couple of days before I actually got the hub rings with no problems. My advice just get them but don't wait too long to get it.

 

Thanks guys. I shop in Milpitas is going to have them custom made since the Rotas are a weird size and they dont supply the rings. Should have them monday or tuesday.... The wheels look great though

 

cool! Make sure to post some new picts of your car.

 

I will. Gotta get some new batteries first

 

Welp, as promised here is a pic of the Rotas.... also, I took a new picture of the back of my car as Ive done a few changes since I last posted a pic of it.... replaced the lower grills with $1.49 gutter fencing from home depot, plate frame, and tinted tail lights. Enjoy

 

Great look. What did the custom centering rings end up costing?

 

Havent got them yet. Probably like $20. Ill let you know more details when they come in (price, material, quality).

 

Thanks, I will keep a eye out .

 

Love the consistency! nice.

 

Great looking car! Your rear end is looking good .

 

Why thanks. What do you mean by consistency?

 

I like the "actual size" sticker!

 

Unfortunatly I can only sell hardware for wheels I handle.

regrets

Alex