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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/21 13:22:58 (permalink)
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Looks great!
 
What I found when I was running that set up was it wasnt rubbing on wheel arch, more the tab/screw for the rear most black molding. Due to my ride height I had to remove the bend the tab up
 
PS: Post up a showroom thread of details of car!

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/21 16:32:37 (permalink)
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Yeah I had a feeling that tab might become a problem, I don't think I rubbed on it. I did bend it as far up as I could though :) You can see where I was rubbing n the inner lip of the guard in the before picture.

Will do, once I've got the fronts on and given everything a much overdue clean, I'll take some proper photos and make a showroom thread :)
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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/23 17:47:31 (permalink)
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Where does everyone buy their hub rings? Is it very bad to drive around without them?
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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/23 20:30:40 (permalink)
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Where does everyone buy their hub rings? Is it very bad to drive around without them?

 
Not immediate bad, but certainly not recommended. I got my hub rings from just a tyre store, had to go to 3 different ones though before they had one that fit. 

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/23 21:45:36 (permalink)
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Re hub rings
When I got my Enkeis, I forgot the hub rings and the wheels were fitted. Went for a drive up the freeway and had wobbling/shake through the wheel on bends, i thought the tyre shop didnt balance the wheels properly but had them fitted and was perfectly smooth after. So they absolutely make a difference.

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/23 22:28:39 (permalink)
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I have had about 4 sets of aftermarket wheels on my MR2.
 
Out of these, I never once used hub rings. Many people will say different things about needing them or not. For the cost - it doesnt hurt but I dont believe they are essential.
 
I have never had any problem of shaking through steering wheel either, I do about 40km a day on the freeway (@ 100-110km/h)

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 01:09:10 (permalink)
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Hmm so it seems The deciding factor is whether or not it feels okay without them. So far they feel fine though. It's just I've seen people say stuff like drive without hub rings and all your wheels will come off on the highway etc. It seemed a bit over the top though :) Thanks for all the help everyone. Hopefully more pictures than just the rear quarter soon :)
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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 10:29:00 (permalink)
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Re wheels falling off:
Hub rings or not, with alloy wheels it is important to always torque the wheel nuts with a tension wrench.
 
 
 

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 10:57:51 (permalink)
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Why are the wheel nuts so long?

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 14:16:48 (permalink)
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They are just the standard rear lug nuts, I know it looks a bit weird but I haven't decided on what to get to replace them yet.
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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 14:24:00 (permalink)
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^yeah looks like the ones that were designed for the stock 15's. They didn't fit my old wheels.

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 14:34:49 (permalink)
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Ok, I must have front lugnuts all round then. They look a bit sunken on rear i guess...

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/24 16:49:03 (permalink)
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Yeah, my rear lug nuts are quite a bit longer than the front ones. Why did they not fit your old wheels MRTurbo?
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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/25 10:15:49 (permalink)
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Wheel nuts to fit the stock 15's have a washer and locate flat on the wheel face.
Many aftermarket wheels require tapered wheel nuts.
It's important to get the right ones for your aftermarket wheels, and any good tyre place could help you.

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Re:New wheels or more likley 'New problems' :) 2012/04/25 10:23:52 (permalink)
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Wow those wheels look awesome. I love em. Thick 5 spokes look stunning, especially with a decent amount of dish like what you have :)

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