[DeTomaso] Wheels - New Source - Group Buy

[Bill Lewis]

Mike, I've followed several of this thread - what does "hub-centric" mean?  Thanks, Bill


> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:39:29 -0400
> To: michaelsavga at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Wheels - New Source - Group Buy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 9/20/10 9 13 36, michaelsavga at gmail.com writes:
> 
> 
> > Hub versus Lug centric.
> > 
> > A couple of things jump out at me here: 1) I do not believe that the
> > Pantera was designed as a hub-centric application.
> > Like most cars (except primarily German cars) these cars, as well as our
> > wheels are lug-centric (center off the lug holes wheel installed.)
> > 
> 
> Not at all true.   The Campy wheels are hub-centric, as are those of most 
> performance cars (OEM wheels).   Many aftermarket wheels are NOT hub-centric 
> to make them more generic, but in general that's a pretty bad idea.   
> Plastic or metal hub-centering rings are available to center up such wheels, 
> normally are quite cheap, and would be a good idea to include with your wheels, 
> if your wheels aren't hub-centric.   They work well to alleviate the problems 
> commonly found with lug-centered wheels (running out-of-round, vibrations 
> etc.)
> 
> Mike
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