Wheel adapters
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Indexing on the hub is always better than indexing on the wheel studs, both from a strength perspective and also in order to prevent runout. In the past, I would never recomend spacers that big, and I don't think you would ever be allowed to drag race with those, however, I've been running 1 inch spacers on my mustang at autocross races without any problems what so ever. The spacers are Eibach.
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Definately go hubcentric. And you did say adapters right? They actually bolt to the axle with a extra set of studs to mount the wheel to? Don't use just spacers as they can cause the wheel to work loose over time as they don't promote a smooth flush mount of the wheel to the hub. But adapters work great. Ran 1" adapters (Eibach) for over a year. Good luck.
They are selling "adapters" that have a second set of studs on e-bay for about $50. They do not have the hubcentric rings, like the eiback, MM, etc, so the studs will really be supporting the wheel. My question is, does the hubcentric ring really provide that much more support to make it worth the $100?
Undercover4.6
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Definately worth the money. The hubcentric ring does what is says, centers the wheel to the hub of the vehicle. All o.e. wheels are hubcentric. When people switch to aftermarket wheels, those wheels are usually built with tolerances in the hub area to allow fitment on other vehicles. This creates vibration issues because the you are requiring the wheel to center itself by the conical seat of the lugnuts and in extreme cases, if the vibrations are bad enough, will cause premature wear on suspension components and the wheel can actually work loose.
I have worked in the wheel and tire business for 10 years and hubcentric rings will cure 99% of vibration issues on vehicles with after market wheels (after obvious out-of-balance assembly is cured). Hope this helps make your decision a little easier.I am using the spacers with my factory wheels on the rear only. After lowering my car, the wheels are way too tucked under, and I want them to be as flush with the body as the fronts. You said aftermarket rims have a bigger center ring, and the hubcentric spacer's fix this problem. By that logic, will the hubcentric ring be larger than the center opening in my factory wheels?
Undercover4.6
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Sorry I didn't really specify. The adapters would be hubcentric to the o.e. specs. If you were running aftermarket wheels you would then need a hubcentric ring (plastic or aluminum ring) to make it hubcentric. Does that make sense? I should also ask...are they hubcentric for the vehicle hub and the wheel hub opening, or just the vehicle hub? If they are only hubcentric to the vehicle you will still have issues with the wheel not centering on the adapter. Hope my questions make sense.
Yeah it makes sense. I'm not going to **** around with the cheap ones then. You definitely get what you pay for. What do you think of these ones made by Stang Suspension - http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=799. They are cheaper than eibach and MM, and still have the hubcentric ring.
Undercover4.6
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Those look pretty good. Not a bad price for peace of mind. Good luck Lets see some pics when you get em on.
Lets see some pics when you get em on.
Yes, it makes a HUGE difference in reducing stresses.
I've seen plenty of threads where someone installed cheap spacers and then makes a thread "I was driving my POS Mustang and the rear wheel passed me on the highway!!!"
I would buy the ones from Maximum Motorsports or not buy any at all. In addition, for added security, upgrade to harded lug studs.
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