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From: Northern Virginia
My Ride: 1) 2004 BMW 530IAlpine WhiteLuxury PackageNavigation 2) 2009 Range Rover Sport Supercharged
I got 2 plastic hubcentric rings when i ordered my wheels, my car actually still vibrates quite a bit with them at speeds of 40-55.....to me it feels like when i take my foot off the pedal it tends to shake more and when i put my foot down the shaking is still present but reduced. I need to definately do something about this as the ride is kinda crappy with the shaking...
When i installed my 20's, i reset the tire pressur monitor and it hasnt gone off since so i recommend doing that if your low tire pressure light pops up.
When i installed my 20's, i reset the tire pressur monitor and it hasnt gone off since so i recommend doing that if your low tire pressure light pops up.
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From: Near Toronto
My Ride: 06 530Xi w/ M-Sport Package
07 335i Cabriolet w/ M-Sport body kit
Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='326472' date='Aug 24 2006, 06:45 PM
Yes, Hubcentric Rings are the solution. They fill up the gap in the wheel. When you see the rings that you need, you will probably say "All that vibration for those tiny things?"
TireRack can send you the rings for $3 each.
To use 19" Replica #166s, I needed to go with 74mm outside, 72.56mm inside. The 1.5 mm is actuall really tiny. You need to find your own measurements. The seller of the wheels will know (and they should have given you rings).
I have read somewhere that plastic rings are better because they work like O-rings, but I have metal, and they seem fine.
Richard
TireRack can send you the rings for $3 each.
To use 19" Replica #166s, I needed to go with 74mm outside, 72.56mm inside. The 1.5 mm is actuall really tiny. You need to find your own measurements. The seller of the wheels will know (and they should have given you rings).
I have read somewhere that plastic rings are better because they work like O-rings, but I have metal, and they seem fine.
Richard
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