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Steel wheels hub centric? |
Stltri |
Aug 10 2018, 10:58 AM
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Are the OEM steel wheels hub centric? I am thinking of going with steels (cheaper and I think classier option) to replace my aftermarket EMPI 8-spoke wheels which are difficult to balance and "center" on my hubs (1974). I have tried the EMPI cone lug bolts (using the recommended sequential "star" pattern tightening technique) as well without luck. The tire center has tried rebalancing three times now using their Hunter machine. They said wheels are straight. The tires are all new. Alternatively, they recommended custom hub centering rings since they think the EMPI's are not sitting center on the hub.
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Superhawk996 |
Oct 15 2019, 05:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,875 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
As previously noted, the rear hubs are not hub centric on any model year 914.
A Hunter tire balancer and/or road force machine can be set up do lug centric balancing. If you tire shop cannot do this, you have the wrong shop. You don't mention if they are balancing only or if they are using a road force machine. The road force machine is far more capable than a balance machine. You may need to do some match mounting of the wheel and tire to get the best possible result. Video's that show preferred method of mounting. Many shops just use cones and don't want to be bothered to properly set up their equipment for your needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E527BJlCpM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9geFjcMCl-w What is force matching or match mounting? Newer Hunter machines can measure rim runout via non-contact laser. How cool is that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcQczQsNVz8 |
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