Centering Ring??

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Old May 7, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Centering Ring??

hello all,
just quick question. I was checking out some wheels from Tirerack and all those wheels are saying "Required centering ring (4) Retaining clip for AL-P rings.


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Old May 7, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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I believe that means you need a hubcentric ring...

Wheel Hub Centric Rings are designed to fill in the gap between the hub of the car and the center bore of the wheel. Most wheel manufacturers design their wheels with a centerbore large enough to fit on most cars. Therefore, since wheel manufactures make their center bore large enough to fit most cars, most wheel fitments have a gap between the hub and the centerbore. This gap usually doesn't allow for the wheel to fit hubcentric but rather lugcentric which causes vibration. Therefore, to fill the gap and ensure the fitment is hubcentric, hub rings are used.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Most aftermarket wheels have larger-sized center hubs in order to fit as many types of autos as possible. Therefore a hub ring is required to bridge that hub size difference to ensure a vibration-free ride with the new wheels, unless the new wheels are specifically built for Honda/Acura vehicles.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Stock is 64.1 for a 4G TL
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Old May 8, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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Size: 19x8.5
>Offset: +45mm
Backspacing: 6.49
Bolt Pattern: 5-120
Rec. Tire Size: 245/40-19
BE GTS-AV wheel
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Old May 8, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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Those are some nice lightweigth rims,whichever rims you purchase get them road force balanced,that along with the hubcentric rims will ensure a vibration free ride.
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