What is a Hub Centric Ring and Why Are They So Important?

 

Hub centric rings might appear as simple, inconspicuous components, but their role in ensuring safe and smooth driving is paramount. Whether you're a car enthusiast looking to customize your ride with aftermarket wheels or someone seeking replacement wheels, always consider the hub centricity to ensure optimal performance and safety. Remember, it's not just about aesthetics; the right fitment plays a crucial role in the overall health and performance of your vehicle.

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The centric ring is a device used with the rims and are installed between the car wheel hub and the rim. The purpose of the hub centric ring is to fill the empty space between the wheel hub and the centre bore of the rim. Centric rings are usually made of durable industrial plastic. Centric rings are also made of aluminium.

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What are centric rings needed for?

Centric rings are needed when the hub hole (the centre bore) on the rim is larger than the wheel hub of the car. The rim manufacturers deliberately make the hub ring as large as possible for the rim, taking in to consideration the hub hole, to allow the same rims to be sold for the various different models of car using hub centric rings.

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The world of aftermarket wheels and tyres is filled with various components and terminologies that might sound perplexing to the average car owner. One such component, which plays a critical role in ensuring the proper fitment and safety of aftermarket wheels, is the hub centric ring. Let's delve into understanding what a hub centric ring is and why it holds such significance.

 

What is a Hub Centric Ring?

A hub centric ring, also known as a hub ring or centric ring, is a circular piece often made of metal or high-strength plastic. Its primary purpose is to fill the gap between the hub of the vehicle and the center bore of the aftermarket wheel.

 

When you buy aftermarket wheels, they often come with a larger center bore than the hub size of the vehicle. This design choice allows these wheels to cater to a broader range of vehicles with different hub sizes. The hub centric ring essentially ensures that the wheel is perfectly centered on the vehicle's hub, preventing any imbalance or vibration.

Centric rings are usually needed only for post-sale rims, since the original rims usually come with a centre bore of the right size. Usually the hub centric rings are used with alloy wheels, but sometimes steel rims may need hub centric rings.

The purpose of the centric ring is to perfectly centre the alloy wheel to the wheel hub and hence prevent vibration to the steering wheel during driving and the shaking which typically appears around speeds of 60-100km/ph.

 

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