Hub-centric wheel spacers
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05/26/08 12:30 PM
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MadMatt
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I'm thinking about having a set of spacers made to make my aluminum Halibrand wheels hub-centric instead of lug-centric. I was wondering if any of you out there have done something similar and how it worked out. Did you make the spacers out of aluminum or steel? Did you go for an interference fit in the wheel, or are they free floating? About how much did it cost you to have them made? Any info, input, or photos are much appreciated!
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Re: Hub-centric wheel spacers
[Re: MadMatt]
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05/26/08 12:54 PM
05/26/08 12:54 PM
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Quote:
I'm thinking about having a set of spacers made to make my aluminum Halibrand wheels hub-centric instead of lug-centric.
I'm curious why you would want hub over lug centric?
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Re: Hub-centric wheel spacers
[Re: patrick]
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05/26/08 03:10 PM
05/26/08 03:10 PM
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...I don't thing the magnum 500's were hub centric, either.
Correct, Magnum 500 are not hub centric. That why is so hard to find original rims that don't have their lug tapers all wallowed out. My alignment guy like to wheel balance those rims on the car also, since they don't center right on a wheel balancing machine.
Now Magnum's are steel rims. Aluminum rims with tapered lug seating are going to wear faster. I've seen many factory aluminum rims with tapered steel lug seat inserts. Nice feature and I bet it's not by accident.
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