gram lights 57s
#1
07-06-2006, 05:55 PM
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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gram lights 57s
I just picked up a set of used (but in very good condition) gram light 57s rims
just need to find hub rings
I know our stock size is 56mm and the gram lights are 63.3
what i need to know is do i need the stright or angle hub rings?
anybody help?
-joe
just need to find hub rings
I know our stock size is 56mm and the gram lights are 63.3
what i need to know is do i need the stright or angle hub rings?
anybody help?
-joe
#4
07-06-2006, 08:24 PM
You will not need hub rings. The wheel is centered with the studs. Trust me, I run my Miata with Konig Heliums and no rings and it is smooth. Hub rings should only be used for example in most German cars because the wheel actually sits on the hub to center the wheel. German cars use bolts where as most Japanese use studs with lug nuts. Save your money.......here is a good link if you still have doubts....http://www.good-win-racing.com/mazda...ml?id=Nd3x9uHD
Just scroll down a bit at the link to read the Hubcentric ring section. Just make sure you use a torque wrench when you tighten your lugs. I usuallys use 80 ft/lbs.....
Just scroll down a bit at the link to read the Hubcentric ring section. Just make sure you use a torque wrench when you tighten your lugs. I usuallys use 80 ft/lbs.....
#8
07-06-2006, 10:23 PM
You need the hub rings. I've taken a Hunter Engineering course specific to Honda's they recommend using centering rings. Not only do they help center the wheel they also help support the weight of the vehicle rather than them being solely onthe studs. Do what you want, I'm only telling you what I've learnt at a Honda approved course.
If you don't know what Hunter Engineering is go here ---> http://www.hunter.com/
If you don't know what Hunter Engineering is go here ---> http://www.hunter.com/
Last edited by skelly; 07-06-2006 at 10:25 PM.
#9
07-06-2006, 11:00 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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don't know about you, but i don't want my lugs to be the only supporting points
and also without the rings on my 4 sets of rims, they all vibrate at highspeeds
with the rings, they don't at all
for $25 CAD, i am not going to cheap out on them
-joe
and also without the rings on my 4 sets of rims, they all vibrate at highspeeds
with the rings, they don't at all
for $25 CAD, i am not going to cheap out on them
-joe
#10
07-06-2006, 11:08 PM
Originally Posted by sillypuddy
don't know about you, but i don't want my lugs to be the only supporting points
and also without the rings on my 4 sets of rims, they all vibrate at highspeeds
with the rings, they don't at all
for $25 CAD, i am not going to cheap out on them
-joe
and also without the rings on my 4 sets of rims, they all vibrate at highspeeds
with the rings, they don't at all
for $25 CAD, i am not going to cheap out on them
-joe
the wheels... I don't have any vibration at any speed w/ my
Gram Lights 57S and I don't use rings... I just wanted to say
that it's a good idea to use these rings BUT it's not needed...
I'm verry carefull when I torq my lugs etc... Like you said: for
$25, go for it...
Philippe
#12
07-06-2006, 11:15 PM
Originally Posted by sillypuddy
how fast do you go on the highway.. :-)
-joe
-joe
push the car limit so let say 150 160 170 but only when the road
is clear... don't want to kill someone or myself...
Philippe
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