Wheel issue
 

I got new wheels from Summit and they fit pretty good except around the center register they are a little large.. Is this an issue?

Re: Wheel issue
 

YES YES- the wheel is supposed to fit snug on the spigot--- this eliminates the wheel being off center ever so slightly on the axle---if it is off center you will end up with vibrations if you only use the axle studs to do the job --the faster the wheel turns the more the vibrations will increase- you will not be able to balance the wheel ON THE axle--- you should be able to balance the wheel OFF the axle on a machine---you are going to need to buy or make bushings to fit into that space to correct the problem --- I would call Summit and have them register another set of rims perhaps the wheel manufacturer machine them wrong --Good luck FED 387

Re: Wheel issue
 

Wheels are either hub centric or lug centric. Racing wheels that use shouldered lug nuts or center on 5/8" studs are lug centric.

Re: Wheel issue
 

from the pics looks like he has 1/2 inch studs and they look awfully short they do not protrude thru the wheel enough--- he could go with 5/8 studs but then he is going to have to rework is axles to fit them PLUS buy a 5/8 stud kit--FED 387

Re: Wheel issue
 

Might be an optical delusion but the wheels look like they are made for a taper seat lug nut in which case I think the lugs are what centers the wheel.

Personally I would be calling the wheel manufacturer and asking them to be certain.

Re: Wheel issue
 

They are made for a conical seat lug nut

Re: Wheel issue
 

Manufacturer's Part Number:
SUM-561B-58650
Part Type:
Wheels
Product Line:
Summit Racing Equipment® Drag-Thrust Wheels
Summit Racing Part Number:
SUM-561B-58650
UPC:
190861247987
Wheel Diameter:
15 in.
Wheel Width (in.):
8.00
Wheel Size:
15x8
Wheel Bolt Pattern (application):
5 x 114.3mm
5 x 4 1/2 in.
Wheel Material:
Cast aluminum
Designed for Dually Truck:
No
Wheel Face Color:
Black
Wheel Face Finish:
Gloss
Wheel Barrel/Lip Color:
Black
Wheel Barrel/Lip Finish:
Gloss
Wheel Accent Color:
Machined
Primary Wheel Color:
Black
Wheel Finish:
Gloss
Manufacturers Wheel Series:
Summit Racing Drag-Thrust Series
Backspacing (in.):
4.50
Offset:
0.00mm
Wheel Construction:
1-piece
TPMS Sensor Compatible:
Yes
Beadlock Included:
No
Beadlock Functional:
No
Lug Nut Seat Style:
Conical seat - 60 degree
Hub Centric Ring Compatible:
No
Center Bore Diameter (in.):
3.27
Center Bore Diameter (mm):
83.10mm
Center Cap Included:
Yes
Load Rating (lbs.):
2,100 lbs.
Lug Nuts Included:
No
Small Diameter Lug Nuts Required:
No
Valve Stems Included:
No
Quantity:
Sold individually.

Re: Wheel issue
 

Hub Centric Ring Compatible:
No

I think this is your answer.

Re: Wheel issue
 

Drum brakes Jon?

Re: Wheel issue
 

Jegs disc brakes