I have a set of 18" Konig Beyonds mounted with Bridgestone Blizzaks that I run in the winter. Unlike the stock Ford 19s I use the rest of the year, they require a plastic centering shim (72-7050) to take up the slight (2.12mm) gap around the center hole. The Konig center hole is ever so slightly bigger than the Fords. Never even thought about this "back in the day."
The tire guy said they aren't essential, but using them eliminates any possibility of vibration. And he said if a customer comes in & is missing one, they always leave out the right rear tire shim. Is this something new---it's sure new to me. Should I continue to use 'em or just forget about it?
The tire guy said they aren't essential, but using them eliminates any possibility of vibration. And he said if a customer comes in & is missing one, they always leave out the right rear tire shim. Is this something new---it's sure new to me. Should I continue to use 'em or just forget about it?