Subject	Hub centric rings: which is better, polycarbonate or
Posted by	240Z FeO2 on December 31, 2006 at 1:31 PM
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Message	aluminum? Supposedly a plus for polycarb is that it won't fuse to the rotor flange like raw aluminum will. However, I had a tire dealer pick up a polycarb set for me. They looked flimsy and after taking them out of the bag, I found a ring that was already broken. I'm skeptical of polycarbonate being up to the stresses of wheel installation and load carrying prior to lug nut tightening, especially over time with repeated wheel installation/removal. Afterall, the walls of these rings are going to be only just over 3mm thick on a set that is 73/66 OD/ID. Anybody out there with experience with the polycarb or alu rings that indicates which is good or better? Here's a link to info about hub centric rings for those who like to learn what they are for: [ http://www.prestigewheel.com/Catalog/HubRings66_67.pdf ] Chance favors the informed
Follow Ups	Hub centric rings: which is better, polycarbonate or - 240Z FeO2 13:31:40 12/31/06 I've used Al fr years without a problem - ZEngineer 13:48:04 12/31/06 Or put a light coat of anti-seize around the hub (n/m) - boileralum 15:38:36 12/31/06 Plastic ones have worked ok for me - Ted (92TT) 14:36:14 12/31/06 Re: Hub centric rings: which is better, polycarbonate or - zx299 22:11:13 12/31/06 Plastic ones worked great on one of my previous cars (n/m) - TexanZX 03:19:21 01/01/07
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