Hubcentric adapter rings

[Blown353]

Does anyone have a source for off the shelf *METAL* hubcentric adapter sleeves?

My TTII's, like 95% (or so it seems) of all aftermarket wheels are lugcentric with an oversize center bore. Like you should with any wheel I take my time and use caution mounting them and have never had a vibration issue to speak of even at well into triple-digit speed territory... but I'd feel better with a hubcentric adapter so at least the wheel gets darn close to concentric with the hub prior to putting the lugnuts on.

I know from my engineering background that the tapered lugnuts and conical seats on the wheel perform the actual centering duties and then the clamp/frictional load between the back of the wheel and the face of the hub is what really holds the wheel in place, but it's a peace of mind thing with the hubcentric adapters knowing the wheels go on concentric (or darn close to it) prior to tightening the lugs-- at least the rings would get the wheels closer to center and prevent me from "egging" the conical seats on the wheels when the wheel is just resting on the studs prior to putting the nuts on.



I've found plastic adapters but don't like that idea. It's metal or nothing, and while I could make my own out of some barstock and some lathe time if I could find some off the shelf adapters at a reasonable price I'd like to go that route.

Thanks...

[red67rs]

I think I seen something like you are talking about on ebay today in the wheels section. Believe they were metal also. If I see them again I will post the link

[chicane67]

TireRack.com

[norcalcamaro]

I bought a set of metal ones online from discount tires a year ago. I do believe I saw them on ebay as well.

[ZZ4Blazer]

I couldnt find any from tirerack, but did on ebay from discount tire from aluminum.

Did gm use different sized hubs throughout the years? I've got 92 1LE camaro rotors on the front, and 00 camaro rotors on the back.

http://stores.ebay.com/Discount-Tire...ngs_W0QQfsubZ7

[noels69]

Blown 353,

Did you ever get the hub-centric rings? I have TT2's as well and have one rear wheel that the bolt circle and the axle hub are not perfect. They are Superior axles and the distance from the hub to the studs varies up to 1.2 mm. To me that's enough to cause a vibration. Just wondering if you tried the rings, what sizes you used and the outcome. I found a bunch at www.1010tire.com. Great for me as they are in Canada. I did talk to a rep at American Racing and he said the rims weren't made for rings, as they are lug centered. Question is, does that matter? I would love to hear back from anyone that has used these rings on lug centered wheels. Thanks.

Noel

[Blown353]

Wow... this thread takes me back!

Anyways, to answer your question: I wasn't happy with anything out there... so I machined my own when I bought my new wheels.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=23822

[Steve1968LS2]

This place will custom make WHATEVER you want.. not cheap, but high quality..

http://www.motorsport-tech.com/

[noels69]

Guys,

Thanks for the replys! Blown353, those are great adaptors. I rechecked my measurements last night. The runout at the studs (screw-in 1/2") is over .030". I measured the studs to the axle hub and have measurements from .723" to .762". I expected better from Superior axles... My neighbor's a tool and die machinist. I'll see if he's interested in making me up something. As long as it's concentric within a couple thou, I'm fine with that. Again, thanks for the comments!

Noel

[ragtopdodge]

Stockton wheel will make anything you want too.