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Hub centering rings: Plastic vs. Aluminum

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by BlackNBlu, Jan 13, 2025.

  1. Jan 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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    BlackNBlu

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    Bought a set of wheels and tires from Tire Rack.
    Ready to bolt on. Mounted, balanced, TPMS installed, lug nuts and centering rings included.

    I've already had to source my own lug nuts as the ones they provided were chrome (nope) and were so short and sunk so deep in the clearance counterbore the drive socket would not fully engage the lug and get stuck. That's been sorted.

    The centering rings are black plastic. This is all I've known from many sets of aftermarket wheels for cars. This is my first set of aftermarket wheels on a full size truck however.
    The weight difference is substantial.

    Any issues with using the provided plastic rings as long as fitment is good?

    Or would there be any benefit to going with something like this:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BH3RB3TZ?ie=UTF8&th=1
     
  2. Jan 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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    Nobody?
    Facts and data are always preferred but I'll listen to opinions.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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    frichco228

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    Either is fine, meant to center the wheel while lugs are torqued.

    Most wheel companies use plastic, included with wheel if needed. Plastic is strong enough for this use and probably the right choice in most situations.

    Aluminum is stronger of course, would need to use anti seize or something since it is metal/metal contact. As such, when you go do remove them it can be problematic, as they can seize.

    Id use the ones they sent.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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    I've had both before. Not on my Tundra, but a Lexus I used to own. I'd recommend metal (aluminum). The plastic will eventually crack/break. The metal rings are not expensive. Never had any kind of seizing issue with metal rings. They were anodized, maybe that had something to do with it?
     

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