There are two commonly used ways to fasten wheels to a hub: lug-centric and hub-centric. In hub-centric designs (see figure below), the wheel fits snugly against the hub which provides support along ...

More than one reader took issue with my stand against lug-centric steel rims for winter tires in a recent column. As we are pretty much smack dab in the middle of winter-tire season, and more people ...

When consumers are shopping for winter tire packages, they are often asked if they want universal fit or hub-centric wheels, especially when buying steel wheels. If you aren’t being asked this, then ...