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what kind is better, metal or poly-carbon? i heard the plastic ones can melt like a bitch and the metal ones can make noise, so which kind is better?

 
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I have had the poly (plastic) ones on every set of wheels I have owned and never had a problem. If you want to use the metal ones make sure they fit snuggly so they will not create noise, other wise they will move around and sound kinda funky...

 
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Just curious what are these used for? My wheels came with a pair

 
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for those wheels that dont come with them, they help center the wheel on the hub and help prevent wheel vibrations.

 
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Metal, Metal, Metal.
It doesn't melt, and it doesn't get destroyed when you try to take them out. I've never had the metal ones make noise. Some of them have a C-Clip or locking ring on them to hold them in the wheel... those are the ones to get.

 
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what brand would you recommend and where can i get them?

 
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I don't think they have brands. Theyre just rings. Call wheel stores and just ask what they got.

 
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i have the metal ones in mine. ive never heard a peep from them, my only complaint is that they rust/corode. but the rotors do to, so its not that big of a deal.

also, mine are in a groove which is molded into the wheel, if i remember correctly. could be wrong, i dont remember putting in a C-clip though

 
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discount tire wiill order you some for $13. anodozed aluminum. i just put my wheels back on yesterday. no noise, no nuthin.

 
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i got polyplastic ones and no problems here on mine. btw, i believe there rim specific i think. cuz i had to get them that fit the rim and car and etc or something. i kno there speicfic for something the type of ring

 
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I have poly and never had a problem and I am constantly changing my wheels out.
No signs of wear or crackage.

it just is a personal choice when it comes down to it.