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 Mar 16, 2006 - 2:42 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Ive searched for them for my wheels (Exel Daytonas) and have found that JustForWheels is the only place that I can find them. I dont really feel like paying $40 for them. Has anyone found anywhere else that sells these things?
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Mar 16, 2006 - 2:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
try a junkyard or auto-part.com
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Mar 16, 2006 - 3:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I couldnt find anything on auto-part.com and im sure the chance of me finding another 6gc with exels with hubcentric rings in a junkyard is pretty rare lol
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Mar 16, 2006 - 5:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '04 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You won't find hub centric rings at a junk yard.
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Mar 16, 2006 - 6:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 16, 2006 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
you need to go get them from just for wheels. thats where i had to get mine from. u cant just buy rings from anywhere. they need to be made specific for your rims.
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Mar 17, 2006 - 2:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Ok thats what the situation is looking like... thanks for all the help everyone!!!
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Mar 17, 2006 - 3:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '05 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
figure out the rims size and the hub size buy them off ebay thats what i did worked perfect...i didnt get the normal plastic or metal i got some kind of strong plastic
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Mar 17, 2006 - 11:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(MonsterBOX @ Mar 17, 2006 - 3:16 AM) [snapback]409012[/snapback] figure out the rims size and the hub size buy them off ebay thats what i did worked perfect...i didnt get the normal plastic or metal i got some kind of strong plastic i think they made them out of fiberglass. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 17, 2006 - 11:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The ones that I posted are made out of aluminum. They are light and won't break. Something you can't say about those composite jobs.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 17, 2006 - 12:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Mar 17, 2006 - 11:45 AM) [snapback]409111[/snapback] The ones that I posted are made out of aluminum. They are light and won't break. Something you can't say about those composite jobs. there is one problem with them. you have to make sure that tires direct can get u the correct size rings for your new rims. they seem to offer all the sizes for the rims they sell, but im not sure if they will have the right size for excel rims (a brand they dont carry). -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 17, 2006 - 12:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
do you really need hubcentric rings? i dont have any on my rims.......should i get some? it seems fine wthout them...
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Mar 17, 2006 - 1:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Mar 17, 2006 - 12:48 PM) [snapback]409167[/snapback] do you really need hubcentric rings? i dont have any on my rims.......should i get some? it seems fine wthout them... you only need them if u have aftermarket rims, and notice some vibration through your steering wheel on the highway. the rings make sure that you wheels are mounted perfectly center. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 17, 2006 - 2:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Does anybody know the size of the centerbore of an Exel wheel? Do you think each wheel style has a different centerbore or are they all pretty much the same?
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Mar 17, 2006 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the toyota hubs are 54.1 mm. You will need to call wheelsnext or whoever makes excel rims to find out the size of the hub opening. If I were a betting man, I would guess 60.1mm (just a guess though).
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 17, 2006 - 7:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if there is vibration, will any damage be done? or can i be fine w/out hub rings?
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Mar 17, 2006 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Mar 17, 2006 - 7:58 PM) [snapback]409376[/snapback] if there is vibration, will any damage be done? or can i be fine w/out hub rings? it wont damage anything, but your car will feel unstable at higher speeds. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 19, 2006 - 6:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I heard there could also be some premature or uneven tire wear.
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Mar 29, 2006 - 4:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Got the rings in yesterday. I ended up getting them off of Ebay and they fit perfectly Im about to take a test drive to see if they correct the vibration.
 
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Mar 29, 2006 - 4:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
how much did you spend on ebay?
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Mar 29, 2006 - 7:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
$15, and they work REALLY well, there is almost no vibration at all (aside from bumps in the road etc.) But it makes a world of difference, definitley worth the money.
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Mar 29, 2006 - 7:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(bojangles_8686 @ Mar 29, 2006 - 7:27 PM) [snapback]415315[/snapback] $15, and they work REALLY well, there is almost no vibration at all (aside from bumps in the road etc.) But it makes a world of difference, definitley worth the money. Hell yea. Its great having hub rings for wheels. -------------------- |
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Mar 29, 2006 - 9:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
You didnt get hubcentric rings when you bought your wheels??..did you buy em new? or used?? 95% of the places i know will include em if the wheels are new. When i worked at a tire place, we always through em in/installed em on the wheels
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Mar 29, 2006 - 11:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Valo666 @ Mar 29, 2006 - 9:04 PM) [snapback]415361[/snapback] You didnt get hubcentric rings when you bought your wheels??..did you buy em new? or used?? 95% of the places i know will include em if the wheels are new. When i worked at a tire place, we always through em in/installed em on the wheels I bought mine brand new from wheelmax.. but it was a few years ago so they didnt include them then. -------------------- |
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Apr 1, 2006 - 1:03 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
^ yeah mine are from wheel max, they dont include em but they do give you a peace or paper in one of the boxes that says were you can buy a set, (or atleast mine came with that flyer.) but I used mine from my old wheels, diff brand and size but a perfect fit for both
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May 7, 2006 - 10:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
which is better, the metal or poly ones?
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May 7, 2006 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I have ploy, they work fine.
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