Hub rings that fit!

[TallyGTO]

Well.....after a little work that is.

Here is what I did and my results.

Went to a local Discount Tire, got plastic rings measuring 73 outer and 66.7 (I belive it was that) just go as close on inner diameter without going over as posible. The ring has a step in the inside, the largest opening is a perfect fit for our hubs. Using a sanding disc in an air drill and being carefull to evenly remove material we were able to get the 66.7 open to ~69.5, or just about even with the larger inner opening on the ring. Then sanding by hand took off just a little of the outer diameter so that it would fit the wheels, specifically the highest points on the outside of the ring. Then snapped the rings into the wheel and placed them on the threads, using the nuts to pull the wheel evenly into the hub. It's snug so using the nuts worked the best. It's easier to do when you see the rings and since the rings have a lip you can use to make sure that material is evenly taken away.

With the wheels all torqued back on I went for a drive, smooth as silk on the interstate at 85.

The rings cost $14, and took about an hour to clean up and test fit, and test fit, and get them to fit, but it was worth it. I agree that an aluminum set would be nice but I did not want to wait so I decided to make something availible work and they do.

Now I'm off to trim some fender lip :)

[Jeffs386]

yea thats why I went with the Monaro rims...no hub rings, no spacers,no adapters,no fender rolling and no strut rub

[SportCoupe]

yea thats why I went with the Monaro rims...no hub rings, no spacers,no adapters,no fender rolling and no strut rub

.....and no 275 tire out back either. :stickpoke

[TallyGTO]

.....and no 275 tire out back either. :stickpoke


The site of those 275's out back is worth all the work :)

[CSiJason]

I did that once, it's damn near impossable to make them perfectly round. I'd share the trick I used but it's too hard to explain, and it was a PITA still.

PLENTY of billet rings are on order, no worry folks...

[TallyGTO]

I did that once, it's damn near impossable to make them perfectly round. I'd share the trick I used but it's too hard to explain, and it was a PITA still.

PLENTY of billet rings are on order, no worry folks...

It was a little difficult, but since the larger inner opening of the ring was the size we need it was obvious when to stop sanding.

BTW will you have more rings made than the number on pre-order? If so I may have to snag a set down the road.

[CSiJason]

It was a little difficult, but since the larger inner opening of the ring was the size we need it was obvious when to stop sanding.

BTW will you have more rings made than the number on pre-order? If so I may have to snag a set down the road.

Yea, I had plenty made, but most are going to Snafu to sell with the AZA's or for anyone else who wants to order through him.