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Re: Hub Eccentric Rings? a must? [Re: topside] #2740025
02/05/20 04:04 PM
02/05/20 04:04 PM
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I see the oem hub center setup as a way to evenly center the wheels on the axles so the acorn style lugs make even contact all the way around. If they thought shearing all 5 lugs at once was a safety issue they would have enlarged the wheel studs first. imo.

Last edited by Neil; 02/05/20 04:04 PM.
Re: Hub Eccentric Rings? a must? [Re: Neil] #2740096
02/05/20 07:30 PM
02/05/20 07:30 PM
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The Vision wheels I put on my Valiant are not hub centric and use acorn nuts. I check them frequently and have never had them loosen up. I leave on a trans brake at 4100.

I would not recommend them on anything with some power or a corner carver.


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Re: Hub Eccentric Rings? a must? [Re: topside] #2740292
02/06/20 12:19 PM
02/06/20 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by topside
I'd recommend a swipe of anti-sieze on them...
The hub-centric aluminum wheels on my Pathfinder required significant persuasion to come off the steel hubs on the rear.
As in, 5-lb hammer with 36" handle.
After cleaning up both surfaces and applying anti-sieze, it's much easier now.



anti-seize is ALWAYS required on dis-similar metals and stainless fasteners.

a tip for removing stuck alloy wheels. if on the front, loosen all the nuts, then snug 'em up, back off two threads. crank the steering wheel back and forth violently until you hear a pop or a loud crack. the wheel will be now loose, and without damage. if on the rear, loosen the nuts as before, then drive in a tight circle [at a slow speed] and slam on the brakes. repeat until you hear a pop or crack. the wheel will be loose now.
sure "beats" wailing on the tire or rim with a sledge hammer ! laugh2
make sure to thoroughly clean the hub register and wheel center, then apply anti-seize before installation.
beer

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