harmonda Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 I installed my snow wheels/tires. I think the hubcentric ring was missing on driver's front and I didn't notice. Unfortunately wifey drove it to work and almost lost the wheel. She was down to one bolt by the time she could pull over. 2 of the holes are elongated slightly. The other three are fine. The hub is fine and the threaded holes in the disk are fine. I'd expect there would be debris from the ring if it was there and there wasn't. Plan A = order a new wheel....nope...out of stock everywhere. plan B = I took it over to wheel medic but they said they don't fix elongated holes?? Plan C = I ordered new hubcentric rings and bolts. I found inserts online...anyone use them before? I plan to order them and the special drill bit you use to create the proper seat. Question...does anyone know a place locally that does the inserts or the weld and machine method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Pic of how bad they are? Might not be too horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Car is this on, what type of lug/bolt seat does it have, are the wheels hub or bolt centric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 2010 GLK350 4matic. Hubcentric. 14mmx1.5 bolts. cone seat. takes a 73/66.56 ring. They came from TireRack with plastic gorilla ones and I just ordered a set of milled aluminum rings to be safe. I'd just replace the wheel if I could find one. They are pretty cheap. They guy at TireRack said they blew them out at $59 in may. Pics of damage...not too bad...seen worse... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6549127821_1a7a49b61e.jpg 2011-12-21_09-51-39_967 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6549131577_f6de2b2923.jpg 2011-12-21_09-51-23_656 by harmonda, on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6549136075_d8094ec88c.jpg 2011-12-21_09-51-04_179 by harmonda, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 sounds like an excuse to get new aftermarket wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 these are 1yr old aftermarket wheels. In fact, I like them better by far than the stockies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 i would not reuse that wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 i would not reuse that wheel. +1 Find a replacement even if you have to order it in from somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Check Ebay for overstock? Sometimes buyers will buy out cheap wheels from stores then re-list them else-where. Tire rack discontinued tires I had on 1 of my cars and I found one on Ebay... Maybe worth a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Just to follow-up...I installed the aluminum hub-centric rings. they were a nice snug fit. I've put about 2k miles on them since. No issues. I keep checking the bolts and no loosening or additional wear at all. We ran up to the U.P. and got 18" of snoww overnight and had to be at the Kennel before the plows went out and had zero problem. I'll keep monitoring them but I think I'm solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Call A-Tru Wheel. 614.496.3650 Names Kevin, tell him Kevin referred you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Names Kevin, tell him Kevin referred you. Kevin: "Hey, Kevin!" Kevin: "Kevin!!! Whatup, man?" Kevin: "I'd like you to meet my friend, Kevin. Kevin, meet Kevin." Kevin: "Nice to meet you, Kevin!" Kevin: "Likewise, Kevin!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Op is an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Op is an idiot. Um, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 FWIW, both my Maxima and Corvette over the last 10 years had aftermarket wheels, and aluminum hubcentric rings were NECESSARY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Um, what? Using a hub centric ring to run a damaged wheel on your vehicle is flat out stupid. I stand by my statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 FWIW, both my Maxima and Corvette over the last 10 years had aftermarket wheels, and aluminum hubcentric rings were NECESSARY. I understand that, but hub centric rings are not to be used as a band aid to make use of a damaged wheel. He should have replaced the rim THEN made use of hub centric rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 You can buy steel seat inserts and have Abe install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Y no use JB weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Using a hub centric ring to run a damaged wheel on your vehicle is flat out stupid. I stand by my statement. Well, that is amazingly helpful. I'm so glad we have such an experienced and mature member like you on here to wisely hand out sage advice like 'OP is an idiot'. What would we do without you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well, that is amazingly helpful. I'm so glad we have such an experienced and mature member like you on here to wisely hand out sage advice like 'OP is an idiot'. What would we do without you? +1 Find a replacement even if you have to order it in from somewhere. I still stand by my statement, You're an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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