FokalPoint
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For those of you that have installed aftermarket wheels, and struggled to get them perfectly balanced, Hub Centric Rings are just the thing you need. I will say that I have never really had issues getting any aftermarket wheel/tire combo balanced in the past, but the tire shop had issues with mine twice so I eliminated a variable.
It's a pretty simple install, and if you can change a tire then you can do this. Couple of things to remember when jacking up your car and removing the wheel....
Gather your tools and parts. For this I used a breaker bar to break loose the lug nuts, 3/4" socket, and the wheel lock socket for my lug nuts.
Break the lug nuts loose while the car is still on the ground to make things easier for you. Don't remove them, just break them loose to the point that once the car is jacked up you won't have issues getting them off. Remember to work in an opposing star pattern, not clockwise. This goes for removing and re-installing.
Once the wheel is off, you can either install the ring onto the hub itself or in the wheel. Really up to you and what you think is easier. For me it was easier to put the ring on the hub and then slide the wheel back on using the top stud to help guide it.
And that's pretty much it. Now just re-install your wheels and tighten your lugs!
Couple more tips:
Use a screw gun/drill to expedite the removal and replacement of the lugs. Hand thread first if you want to avoid cross threading, then send it home with the drill.
If you're having a hard time juggling the wheel, tools, parts, etc. You can use just one finger on the bottom of the wheel to keep it from moving/falling off the hub. Then start with the lower lug to make the rest of the re-installation easier.
It's a pretty simple install, and if you can change a tire then you can do this. Couple of things to remember when jacking up your car and removing the wheel....
- Use tire chalks or something to stop the vehicle from rolling. The last thing you want is for your vehicle to roll while jacking up the car.
- Take time time to locate the proper jack points and line up your jack.
- Use a little bit of masking tape wrapped around your socket for removing the lugs so you avoid scratching your wheels in the process.
- Use the opportunity to clean the barrel of the wheel.
Gather your tools and parts. For this I used a breaker bar to break loose the lug nuts, 3/4" socket, and the wheel lock socket for my lug nuts.
Break the lug nuts loose while the car is still on the ground to make things easier for you. Don't remove them, just break them loose to the point that once the car is jacked up you won't have issues getting them off. Remember to work in an opposing star pattern, not clockwise. This goes for removing and re-installing.
Once the wheel is off, you can either install the ring onto the hub itself or in the wheel. Really up to you and what you think is easier. For me it was easier to put the ring on the hub and then slide the wheel back on using the top stud to help guide it.
And that's pretty much it. Now just re-install your wheels and tighten your lugs!
Couple more tips:
Use a screw gun/drill to expedite the removal and replacement of the lugs. Hand thread first if you want to avoid cross threading, then send it home with the drill.
If you're having a hard time juggling the wheel, tools, parts, etc. You can use just one finger on the bottom of the wheel to keep it from moving/falling off the hub. Then start with the lower lug to make the rest of the re-installation easier.
