Hub Centric Ring Replacement

[Derek A.]

I am running the metal Tire Rack hub centric rings. Do these things ever "wear out"? They have been pulled on/off a few times but are still in pretty decent shape.

[Jehu]

i only needed to replace mine when someone failed to remove a ring from a wheel bore when rotating wheels and jammed that one onto a hub which retained the ring. The flange was cut from the outer one so i bought a second set. If the wheels remain on in place and are tight i don't suppose you're getting any battering of that ring or you'd feel it driving.

[e34.535i.sport]

+1 on Jehu's post there... Shouldn't need to change those metal rings out unless you specifically damage one when taking them on or off... I've had mine on for quite a while and they still work perfectly.