What does hub centric mean for wheel spacers?

Hub Centric wheel spacers pilot by the hub of the vehicle. This means they center on the hub of the vehicle while simulating the piloting lip on the face side. Lug Centric would mean they are centered only by the lug nuts. ‘Bolt-on’ style bolt to the hub of the vehicle using the factory studs and provided lug nuts.

Does hub centric matter for spacers?

Do wheel spacers need to be hubcentric? Yes, you absolutely need to ensure any spacers mate with the wheel center bore and wheel hub precisely, either by being the correct diameter themselves or with hubcentric rings to make up the difference in size.

What is the difference between hub centric wheel spacers?

The easiest way to tell the difference between the two designs is to look at the hub of a hub and wheel assembly. If the hole in the center of the wheel fits snugly against the hub, then it is hub-centric. If there is a gap between the center hole of the wheel and the hub, then it is lug-centric.

How important is hub centric?

If you don’t use hub centric rings, you transfer the weight of the vehicle to the lug hardware, and the wheel studs will break. Fact is, the hub centric rings do not bear a load. The weight of the vehicle is actually supported by the friction between the wheel and its mounting surface on the axle.

How tight should hub centric rings be?

The most important thing is the tightness of the fit of the wheel on the hub. Whichever one gives a tight fit that doesn’t allow any movement of the wheel. My hubcentric rings fit very snug to the wheels, but are a close/accurate fit to the hubs.

What is the purpose of hub centric rings?

Hub centric rings are important because they secure the wheel in place, and they ensure that the wheels are perfectly centered on the vehicle’s hub. This helps to prevent any type of vibration issue.

Are lug centric spacers bad?

Lug-Centric (Floating) Bolt-On Spacers This style of spacer are not safe for the simple reason that the manufacturer did not design the lug nuts to handle your vehicle’s entire weight — they manufactured the hub to handle that.

Can I drive without Hubcentric rings?