Can you use a concentric wheel on a wheel spacer?

[azmusclecar]

I'm not even sure I understand my own question but my wheels are said to be concentric and came with a
hard plastic ring that went over the hub or axle end that protrudes through the brake drum.

(THIS QUESTION ONLY PERTAINS TO REAR WHEELS WITH DRUM BRAKES)

I'd like to move the wheel out about one inch using a spacer. Will using a concentric wheel on a spacer where
I can't use the hard plastic ring create an issue???????

Sorry if my questions is confusing........I've never used a spacer before.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Hubcentric, not concentric (the other type of wheel is lugcentric)

Depends on the spacer

Personally, prefer to buy wheels with correct backspacing/offset, but apparently, lots of people run spacers successfully

 

[azmusclecar]

Hubcentric, not concentric (the other type of wheel is lugcentric)

Depends on the spacer

Personally, prefer to buy wheels with correct backspacing/offset, but apparently, lots of people run spacers successfully

I apologize..............yes HUBcentric.............these wheels only came with a certain backspacing......I agree a properly
fitted wheel on a hub is ideal................the new billet aluminum just offers a bit of a tweak........

Thanks for the correction on the centric.............

 

[azmusclecar]

The spacer as I see it does not have a lip over which the plastic ring could slide over and make the wheel hubcentric.
That may be the answer.......

 

[Ribbedroof]

Some of the bolt-on spacers have a "hub" ring machined on them, but they tend to be the thicker versions.

 

[azmusclecar]

Some of the bolt-on spacers have a "hub" ring machined on them, but they tend to be the thicker versions.

Well this spacer is only 1 inch........and from appearances it does NOT have a center ring so I think I have my answer.

 

[azmusclecar]

this is a hubcentric spacer.........

 

[81cutlass]

There are tons of 1" hubcentric spacers made.

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rover.ebay.com

The only function the hub has is centers the wheels during tightening and reduces chances of wheel runout. It provides zero wheel-stay-on-the-car affect since it's all clamp load. Thats why you break studs when they get loose, the studs are holding the car not the friction between the drum and the wheel.

I prefer hubcentric because it makes getting the wheel centered when tightening the lugs easier, it provides basically easier wheel install and thats about it. Maybe some runout chance reduction if you are an ape and just impact the wheel on without starting the lugs.


So yes, you can.

 

[azmusclecar]

There are tons of 1" hubcentric spacers made.

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for (2) 1" inch Hubcentric 5x4.75 Wheel Spacers Adapters 66.9mm Hub Bore | 5x120.7 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

rover.ebay.com

The only function the hub has is centers the wheels during tightening and reduces chances of wheel runout. It provides zero wheel-stay-on-the-car affect since it's all clamp load. Thats why you break studs when they get loose, the studs are holding the car not the friction between the drum and the wheel.

I prefer hubcentric because it makes getting the wheel centered when tightening the lugs easier, it provides basically easier wheel install and thats about it. Maybe some runout chance reduction if you are an ape and just impact the wheel on without starting the lugs.


So yes, you can.

You are preaching to the choir.......I am OCD when it comes to doing the things like criss cross or star pattern tightening of lug nuts, and I hand
install and then torque to specks. I'm also the kind that cleans all the rust off any surfaces that can add the slightest vibrations to the wheel
or ride itself.

Thanks for your input and yes I have already ordered hubcentric spacers for the rear only...just an inch out. Amazing all the info you need
to find the correct spacer........especially the bore............found the correct spacers with bore and bolt pattern and stud threads etc. And they
were less than the ones I thought I could use so it's a win win for me today........

 

[565bbchevy]

So do the spacers match the hub on the axle and the new wheel or just the wheels?