centering rings
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Racer
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From: Enterprise Al
centering rings
I have 17" TT2 on a 65. I have new BF Goodrich g forces on. The ride is not as good as I expected and i can see the front shaking slightly. I was told that the wheels are lug centric and that if I used centering rings that i could prob correct the ride. Has anyone bought these? Is the hub size the same as 68-82 vettes? What size do i need? Did they help your ride quality?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: ar
I put hub centric rings on my Billet Specialities 17 inch wheels and it definitley helped. Most factory wheels are designed to center on the hub. I have checked many GM lug bolts for true runout and about 25% of them are out of round.
I also run bfg 245/45/17 and they are a lot rougher than my 205/70/15 Kellys on the stock knock offs. It is very difficult to tune the suspension on or old cars to handle 17s and still ride smooth like a newer type sports car.
SSS
I also run bfg 245/45/17 and they are a lot rougher than my 205/70/15 Kellys on the stock knock offs. It is very difficult to tune the suspension on or old cars to handle 17s and still ride smooth like a newer type sports car.
SSS
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Penticton B.C. Canada
I have 'Coys' 18" on my car with BFG kdw's. I have noticed no issues, my car rides well at high speed but I would look at hub centric rings.
SSS, where did you get your rings? Are they specific to the wheel?
SSS, where did you get your rings? Are they specific to the wheel?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: ar
I measured the hub and wheel and my tire guy ordered them for me. I think any good tire shop would know who to order them from. When I bought my Billet wheels. I was told they were hub centric, but the rings take care of the issue.
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