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Hubcentric adapter question



I have an extra hub centric ring that was with my Enkei RS5's that you could
play with.  Tell how to get it to you the cheapest and you can have it.  It
is a bit chiped on one side but will work to try as a fitment even for use.
IT was dropped by the theives.

On 4/18/06, C Boyko <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca> wrote:
>
> On 9:20:59 pm 04/18/06 "Don Walter" <dswalterwi@gmail.com> wrote:
> > What car is this for and what type of wheels are you trying to find
> > hub centric's for?
>
> For my 1987 16V, and the wheels are DRWs, an obscure wheel, I have no idea
> if what the model is, and have never seen them when I've searched for
> them.
> They're the usual ones I have on the headache, I've never had rings for
> them, and with the studs they lined up pretty well, but I don't have studs
> in the front hubs anymore, and they don't line up easily, and I should
> have
> them on there anyhow.
> Cathy
> >
> > On 4/18/06, C Boyko <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca> wrote:
> > >
> > >  Okay, so I'm measuring some wheels for hubcentric rings. First,
> > >  are our stock hubs 57.1mm? That's what I'm getting with the
> > >  calipers, just wanted to confirm.
> > >
> > >  Second, using a variety of methods, I'm getting either 74 or 75mm
> > >  for the rim's "seat" diameter. I'd say 74.5 was the most accurate
> > >  measurement, it's
> > >  tough because my calipers won't fit inside the rim, I used a depth
> > >  guage, it gave me a bit over 74mm, but it had a square end which
> > >  won't set up exactly at the rim, there's a teeny semicircular gap.
> > >  And using my 73mm rings and some plasticine, I get exactly 74.5mm
> > >  each time. So should I order the 74mm ring and not sweat the
> > >  0.5mm? I'd hate to get the 75 and not
> > >  have it go in the hole. I suppose anything's better than air...
> > >
> > >  Oh, and one more, what are the "normal" 14" tire sizes you guys are
> > >  running.
> > >
> > >  LMK what you think, I'd like to get the rings ordered ASAP.
> > >  cathy
> > >
> > >
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> >
> > --
> > Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> > 1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
> > 1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
> > 1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
> > http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
> > 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
> > 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> > 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> > 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> > 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> > 1969 Beetle (sold)
> >
>
>


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Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)