Hubcentric wheels needed or not. This goes for hubcentric rings also.
In my past and with race cars I would never do without. But I have heard that many have no issue when it comes to these more truck like vehicles without. I need new wheels I think. I like the style I have, but they are not hubcentric.
Thoughts?

 

I've used rims that weren't hub centric on my 97 RR, and a few D2's I never had any issues. However I have seen it cause issues on some vehicles (not LR Specific).

 

Personally, I don't like non-centric rims or spacers. You are relying on the wheel studs entirely. On a six lug, not as worrisome, but on a five...not my idea of trust worthiness.

I've had issues with certain non-centric rims in the past, loosening and snapping lugs (watched a 38.5 gumbo monster mudder go its own way in life), but none specifically with LR. Ours both have original rims. If I get spacers, they will be hub-centric.

Brian.

 

As far as spacers = HUB CENTRIC is the only way to go and red loctite on the studs!

 

Non hub centric should only be used with conical lugs, the lugs do the centering and the clamp load secures the vehicle load. The non-conical lugs are only acceptable on hub centric rims.

 

Never ever seen non conical lugs.

 

 

Am I misunderstanding "conical"? Because this is what this lug is in my mind.

 

The bottom that actually contacts the rim is a cone shape.nsome lug nuts, including the stock lug nuts, are not conical or "acorn" nuts. Even though they have a cone shaped bottom, that is not the part that interfaces with the wheel; the flat surface is.

 

Hmmm.... Maybe we are talking different things. Every wheel I have seen has a beveled hole that the cone shape nut fits into. In fact when buying aftermarket lugs you need to confirm the degree of the cone to match the bevel in the hole.