[Miata] Wheels & Friction fit

[Larry Alster]

It's not that your likely to damage anything without the rings but it is 
possible to get the wheel on a little off center and have a wobble/shake.


Larry

White Knight      1991 Crystal White   #99 CSP
Silver Bullet        1992 Silverstone     #17 SM2  FM I+ Turbo
Honey B             1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L  JR Supercharger
Whooosh           2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Perez" <1138 at adelphia.net>
To: <miata at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Miata] Wheels & Friction fit


> ---- Derek Marshall <derek at derekmarshall.com> wrote:
>>  However, I wonder about the center-rings sold to align
>> aftermarket wheels with Miata hubs. If the taper on the lug nuts locates 
>> the
>> wheel, why is this device necessary?
>
> The centering ring makes it slightly easier to mount the wheel upon the 
> hub and hold it in place while the lug nuts are installed. Truly, such a 
> small and flimsy piece of plastic can serve no useful function insofar as 
> actually bearing the weight of the car is concerned.
>
> I have run aftermarket wheels without the centering ring before, and 
> really the only downside is that you have to hold the wheel in place with 
> both hands while installing the lugnuts with your third hand. Never had a 
> wheel or stud be damaged as a result.
>
> - Joe Perez in the Red '92
>
>
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