What is the Function of Hub Centric Rings?

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DelRebecca
07/29/25 10:21pm
Hub centric rings are used to secure the axle hub and wheel hub. Below is relevant information: 1. Hub centric rings: Also known as center rings or hub rings, their primary function is to position and secure the wheel hub, ensuring the wheel hub center aligns with the axle hub center. 2. Function: The connection between the wheel hub and axle directly impacts driving safety. Relying solely on a few bolts to fix the wheel hub to the vehicle body is unsafe. While nuts and bolts serve to position the wheel hub relative to the vehicle body, the actual support of the vehicle's weight depends on the perfect fit between the hub centric ring and the axle hub. Many aftermarket wheel hubs have larger center bores than OEM specifications. Some car enthusiasts forget or neglect to install hub rings after modifying their wheel hubs, resulting in severe vibration during high-speed driving (in such cases, immediate inspection is necessary to determine if the vibration stems from gaps between the wheel hub and axle due to missing hub rings). Without hub rings, the vehicle's weight is supported solely by bolts and nuts. Prolonged driving under these conditions can cause bolt deformation, posing significant safety risks.
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