Wheel Mates

[paso100]

Just bought a nifty little item called "Wheel Mates," circular pieces of phenolic. I don't know if they "center" the wheel or make wheel changing any easier or safer, as the manufacturer claims; I painted one side to alleviate the glaring look of the extra holes in my Rotas. Looks a little cleaner I think. They're $20 for four. Here's a link if you're inclined.
http://www.autogeek.net/kwwm.html

As they come from the manufacturer ..... After I painted and clear-coated one side
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/pb3418098d6e3f18c6e64b52682991f98/f24bf52f.jpg.http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/pfc749304548737b8e8bab31ccea8fa60/f24bf502.jpg

Before and after pics

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/p2ae665796d08dc43d7666c05bea18ec8/f24bf4ee.jpg.http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/p6b9917d815629c34a40d08b45fd37a4d/f24bf488.jpg

[Vanilla Sky]

if you've ever had a wheel rust to your rotor, you'd see that stuff like this works

[88accordalltheway]

i think its a good idea even if its just cosmedic

[Busted_Blue]

its functional. It just prevents your rim from sticking to the hub. Usually a kick to the wheel will do the trick though... :P

[Vanilla Sky]

i've had to use hammers, damn near pull the car on top of me, and use a pry bar before. not a pretty sight.

[2drSE-i]

softsledge works every time :)

[3rdgenhatchDX]

you know i've had wheels stick before too, ... but i'd rather have a 2 in one like Wheels spacers! they put your wheels out farther and keep it from sticking to the brakes... i like how 3geez look lowered with the wheels farther out than the fender, especially since putting spacers on can let you have a fatter wheel.
http://www.rhjonesco.com/images/dontknow1.gif
http://www.rhjonesco.com
Eibach sells em... for a $$$ price tho

[kaltenacht]

Hmm never heard of those before... I might invest in a set myself. Its nice that they are functional and they also clean your wheel up a bit.

[Cheeseburger]

ya me too never heard or seen them before

[bobafett]

sure makes the rotas look better, thats for sure

[myaccord7]

ah thats nice, i always wondered what those where for. looks good.



zach

[Ludi Mali]

why not just cut a 2 cent piece of cardboard. paint it and stick it between your rim and the rotor.

[paso100]

Phenolic is a hardened resin material that won't break down when exposed to the elements.

[HondaBoy]

i think those would make it a whole lot easier to change the wheels. if you dont change your wheels real often, they tend to get nice and stuck by way of rust on the rotor or drum. i change out my wheels every few months or so. and i have aluminium wheels now so i dont use my steelies much. but those would be great for when my wheels do get stuck on the car. i'll have to check those out.

[3rdgenhatchDX]

if you wanna buy these theyre cheap and funtional

http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-69356115151884_1844_2864171

http://store.wheelaccessory.com/4lug5thsp.html

http://site.wheelaccessory.com/img/spacer_601_draw.JPG

They fit our cars, and they're cheap, a great way to set your rims out farther... 5/16" farther ENJOY!