How important are hubcentric rings?
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From: Panama City, FL
Vehicle: 2001 Tiburon
How important are hubcentric rings?
Bought some new rims but they didnt come with the rings. I know I can get a set off ebay really cheap but i was wondering how bad would it be if I drove around without them?
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From: Halifax N.S. Canada
Vehicle: 2000 tib
I just sold a set of 17'tires and rims to my buddy,only had 3 rings,so he left them all off., 2 of his wheels almost fell off around the 100km mark lol..Put 4 rings on and now no probs........use the rings! 
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From: Lacey, WA
Vehicle: Two Accents, Mini, Miata, Van, Outback, and a ZX-6
I don't run rings on most of my cars and it's never caused even a vibration issue. If the wheels are lug centric it makes no measurable difference. If they're not, that's another story.