Does anyone know where it would be possible to get some metal hubcentering rings to replace my plastic ones? I have Enkei RPF1's, which IIRC need 73mm->67mm rings.

I didn't really think about this until I saw the latest issue of Sport Compact Car and saw a totally melted one in the article about the spec sentra car. That reminded me of my last track day where one of the rings decided to mildly fuse to the rotor, which took a nice thin-bladed screwdriver to get under and peel off. And I know I've read other articles about BBS rims coming with metal centering rings, so I know something like this must exist.

I just don't want another fusing/melting incident to happen again and me not be able to get the ring off.

 

bbs uses metal, but all wheels are fit differently. maybe you could get metal ones from bbs to fit, i know they sell replacement rings.

 

I mailed Discount Tire and they save they have them. Easy enough.

 

http://www.mackinindustries.com/

these guys have them. BTW, It's 73.1mm .

I could get the link of a distributor that will have them if you're interested.

 

I purchased my RPF1's thru Nino's. I was advised that hubcentering rings were not required. I've autocrossed them numerous times with no problem. Might there be a future problem?

 

I got my RPF1's from Ninos also and hassled him about the rings since he said they would come with them. Enkei didn't send them originally and after about 2 weeks of me hassling Nino who was hassling Enkei, I got the rings.

You can always just let the lug nuts center the wheels, but I'd rather have the rings if possible.

Taz: Discount's email says they're 72.6mm to 67.1mm adapters. IIRC I got very similar numbers when I measured the centerbore and the hub with a digital calipers too. They claim $15, I don't know if that's for 1 or 4. I'm hoping 4, because $15 for one little disc of metal would be a lot of $$$.

 

With out the rings, all the weight of the car and impact forces from hitting bumps is transferred to the lugs. With the rings, alot of those forces are transferred to the hub instead. They are not nessacary, buy its much better on your lugs to have them.

 

Anyone know if the rings are required for install of Buddy Club P1 Racing II wheels? I am buying them used so I don't know if they will come eith all necessary hardware.