hey guys i bought some 18" oz supersport gt rims from a friend, the center circle is too small to fit on the center alignment circle on the break disks of the rx8....

is there anything that can be done??? the issue is the wheel does not lay flush against the plate, there is a very small gap....

here are pictures

first is the break disc plate, then the size of the circle on the new rim which is too small and then the gap between the plate and the rim..


any suggestions... sell them or rip the small metal ciricle from the inside of the rim.. haha

 

sell them.

 

There might be hubcentric rings on the rims.

 

Machine shop.

 

The metal rings should be the hubcentric rings, they should be removable. Try using some elbow grease to remove them.

 

yeah remove the hubcentric nonsense

 

i thought hubcentric rings were just held in place by pressure... these seem to be factory installed or may be part of the rim, how can i find out?

 

Try taking them off?

 

Screwdriver + hammer.

 

haha ok yes they are rings and i was able to remove them now, the hole seems too big now. do i have to get new rings for the rx8 or what do i lose by not having them? bumpy ride?

 

You don't have to buy new rings for them. The rings are there for cars with smaller hubs.

 

sweet thanks all for your help.. haha i put them for sale while i was reseraching.. who knows might make 200 bucks on them.. but ill install them first, i keep liking the oem rims to many aftermarket ones to be honest

 

You are most certainly welcome. Take pictures of the rims and post it. By the way, what's the width and offset on it?

 

Obviously, rust is the problem.

-1.3L

 

225 50 r18 and 45 offset, they should fit perfect... heres a pic of the rims, tomorrow ill have some of them on the car, might have to lower the car a bit. and get lower profile tires

 

Look like 18x7.5/8

 

nice rims.

 

thanks heres the final product, since they are high profile tires the car is so much higher.. now i need lowering springs lol

 

Looks good and you will have a smooth ride.

 

^I say keep them....I like those better than the stockers

 

I think I like the stock better, but thats just me.

 

i like em. keep em

 

They would look sicker with clear corners.

 

you sir get my award for Funniest Thread Title of the Week. The "F my life" was a GREAT touch!


Atilla will be along shortly with a cookie for you...

 

i'd recommend getting hubcentric rings. Hubcentric rings are designed so the wheel is concentric to the hub.