SSR Wheel Hub Ring

Why SSR Wheel Hub Rings Belong in Every Aftermarket Wheel Install

When you invest in a premium set of aftermarket wheels, the last thing you want is a persistent steering-wheel shimmy ruining the experience. That's where wheel hub rings come in — and SSR, one of Japan's most respected wheel manufacturers, brings the same engineering precision to their hub rings that they've long applied to their iconic wheel designs.

What does a wheel hub ring actually do? Hub centric rings — also called spigot rings or centering rings — are precision adapters that sit between your car's wheel hub and the alloy wheel center bore, ensuring your aftermarket wheels are perfectly centered on the hub, just like OEM wheels. When you install aftermarket alloy wheels, the center bore is often larger than your car's hub. A hub centric ring fills that gap, centering the wheel precisely on the hub before you tighten the bolts, which distributes the load evenly and eliminates any play between the wheel and hub.

SSR's Hub Ring Lineup: Two Distinct Solutions

SSR offers hub rings in two distinct product lines, each engineered for specific fitment scenarios:

• SSR Aluminum Hub Centric Rings: These rings are used for mounting aftermarket wheels onto the wheel hub — to center the wheel on the hub, distribute the weight of the wheel on the hub, and reduce wheel vibration. Available in multiple OD/ID size combinations — for example, fitting aftermarket wheels with a 72.2mm center bore to a 56.6mm hub bore , or covering a 79.5mm center bore to a 56.1mm hub bore — making them compatible with a wide range of vehicle makes including Toyota, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz applications. Each ring fits securely on compatible wheels thanks to an included retaining clip.
• SSR Special Hub Ring: The SSR Special Hub Rings allow fitment of listed SSR wheels with different bore sizes. These are suitable for a broad range of SSR wheel models including the GTF01, GTX02, GTX01, GTV03, GTV02, GTV01, CV04(S), CV03(S), EX05, EX04, MB01, SP5(R), TF1(R), SP4(R), Formula MK-III NEO, and Formula MESH. If you're running one of these SSR wheel models, the Special Hub Ring is the correct factory-spec companion piece.

Aluminum vs. Plastic: What Sets SSR Apart

Not all hub rings are created equal, and material choice matters significantly in a high-heat, high-stress wheel environment. SSR Hub Centric Rings made of high-grade plastic feature a temperature range of -40 to +180°C — compared to normal polycarbonate hub ring material, which typically only handles -40 to +125°C. Their aluminum rings take durability even further, offering a rigid metal interface between hub and wheel bore for enthusiasts who want maximum confidence on track or on spirited road drives.

Getting the Right Fit

Choosing the correct size of hub centric rings is crucial. The first measurement you need is the center bore of your wheel — the diameter of the hole in the center of the wheel where the hub ring will sit. The hub ring should have an inner diameter that matches the hub size of your vehicle and an outer diameter that matches the center bore of your wheel — for instance, if your hub size is 67.1mm and your wheel's center bore is 73.1mm, you'll need a hub centric ring with those exact dimensions. SSR's hub rings are sold in pairs, so be sure to order the correct quantity for all four corners of your vehicle.

Whether you're fitting SSR's own legendary wheel designs or adapting another quality aftermarket wheel to your vehicle, the right wheel hub ring is essential. Explore the full SSR lineup to find the aluminum or plastic hub centric ring that matches your application perfectly.