Is a Hub Centric Ring needed for a 78.1 wheel?

[MikeyHo808]

My new wheels have a center bore of 78.1. Is a ring still needed for such a small gap of .3 mm?
I have called a few local shops, and have gotten mixed answers, just adding to the confusion.
Thank you in advance. Aloha.

 

[Richard320]

.3 mm is about 12/1000 of an inch. 3M electrical tape is .007. You wouldn't even be able to wrap the hub once with tape and make the wheel fit!

 

[MikeyHo808]

.3 mm is about 12/1000 of an inch. 3M electrical tape is .007. You wouldn't even be able to wrap the hub once with tape and make the wheel fit!

See, that’s what I said, but then I called a reputable shop on island, and they guy I was talking to was like “you have to have hub rings”…
Again, seems logical, but for .3 mm…?

 

[Bt10]

Hub ring isn't needed for any lug centric wheel and lug nuts, assuming that's what you have. Some people like them to help you get a heavy wheel centered before you start the lug nuts.

In this pic, you need a ring for the lug nuts labeled flat face Ford and mag type. All others are lug centric and do not need a hub ring.



Not actually mine, but I had the exact same install. Notice the large gap between wheel and axle boss. Lug studs center enough for the tapered nuts to properly engage.