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| 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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| Tom_T |
Aug 10 2018, 11:04 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Stltri @ Aug 10 2018, 09:58 AM)  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. Yes for 73-76 MYs. The later 73-76 914 "Star Mag Look" Steelies are hubcentric. 70-72 MYs are not, & use the earlier steelies from those MYs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Stltri |
Aug 10 2018, 12:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 13-April 15 From: SoCal Member No.: 18,622 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Aug 10 2018, 10:04 AM) QUOTE(Stltri @ Aug 10 2018, 09:58 AM) 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. Yes for 73-76 MYs. The later 73-76 914 "Star Mag Look" Steelies are hubcentric. 70-72 MYs are not, & use the earlier steelies from those MYs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Tom, How do I find out if the steel wheels are from 70-72 vs 73-76? The steel wheels I'm thinking of getting at are 4-bolt and has the + pattern in the middle, not a star. Is it by checking the serial numbers (just like the Mahle's have the -00 vs -01 serials of earlier vs later MY's)? |
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| DickSteinkamp |
Oct 15 2019, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(Stltri @ Aug 10 2018, 11:03 AM) How do I find out if the steel wheels are from 70-72 vs 73-76? Early steel wheels... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/thumbs3.ebaystatic.com-20876-1571160588.1.jpg) Late steel wheels... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-20876-1571160589.2.jpg) |
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Stltri Steel wheels hub centric? Aug 10 2018, 10:58 AM
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[quote name='Tom_T' post='2637268' date='Aug 10 2... Oct 15 2019, 10:08 AM JamesM
Are the OEM steel wheels hub centric? I am thinki... Oct 15 2019, 10:47 AM TargaToy And the early ones are the pretty ones. :D Oct 15 2019, 12:27 PM
Jamie
And the early ones are the pretty ones. :D
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