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The central locking adapter - rare but there is one!

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Recently updated on February 25, 2022 at 01:46 am

The central locking adapter - rare but there is one!
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The rim central lock comes from racing and is rarely used on series vehicles ex works. And if they do, you can usually find them in the option lists of high-priced sports car manufacturers. But there is also the option of converting your own vehicle to a central locking system. An example of this is the ZETA® Centerlock System (centerlockwheels.com) of T-Tool Precision GmbH. The central lock makes it possible to change the wheel particularly quickly. The type of wheel change is known, for example, from the pit lane in formula races or the DTM. The pit stop is quick and the wheel is changed in an extremely short time. Central locking rims are therefore usually only found on racing cars. However, there are also cars with this type of rim that are approved for road use. The Porsche GT2 RS or some Lamborghinis such as the Aventador SVJ are well known. Tip: New rims for the car? It is important to pay attention to this before buying!

Central locking adapter

The central locking adapter - rare but there is one!

Such a closure can also be considered or named as a central screw and central nut. When you open this connection, the wheel is released from the vehicle and can be quickly removed and quickly reattached. In the case of standard rims, on the other hand, 4 or 5 wheel bolts have to be loosened in order to remove the wheel. A central lock thus enables enormous time savings, as is required in races. The central lock is fastened or tightened against the direction of travel of the wheel. There is therefore a left-hand thread on the right-hand side of the vehicle. However, as mentioned, such a lock is rather rare in private cars.

However, there are a few adapters available in the tuning area, with which such a central lock is also possible for vehicles with a normal wheel hub. However, the adapter widens the offset a bit. Furthermore, the question should be clarified whether such an adapter or such a closure makes sense at all for the private sector or whether a rim with a "Central lock Optics“Wouldn't be a better choice. After all, you can only tell the difference when you remove the hub cap. Nevertheless, you can rely on a rim that is then also suitable without body work. With the adapters that could be scarce.

Central locking - no advantage without a pit lane

The central locking adapter - rare but there is one!

Neither the original central locking nor a central locking adapter from the accessories has any real advantage outside of the pit lane. Hardly anyone stops in traffic to change a bike extremely quickly. In any case, an adapter is not worthwhile because of the small amount of time it saves. And the adapter is almost never necessary in order to be able to install a very specific desired rim. After all, there is a high probability that the desired rim will also be available with a "Central lock Optics’ and traditional third-party attachment method. Rims with a central lock are considered eye-catchers and are therefore interesting for the tuning area, but the difference to the dummy with a central lock is not really visible. Only the conventional screws are of course not available in the real version. In the dummy, these also disappear behind the rim cover.

Central locking - what are its disadvantages?

Only a few manufacturers of central locks for rims offer their items for the tuning area or the private sector street legal at. The choice of suppliers Rims with central locking is therefore low. Another disadvantage is that the central locking system usually requires two people to change the wheel. The second person operates the brake during the wheel change and that permanently. The central lock is not considered suitable for everyday use and also requires special tools to remove and reinstall wheels. Many tuning workshops do not offer the required special tool. With a central locking adapter, a car can have such a lock, but the driver or the vehicle owner should think twice about such a variant. If you are interested in a central locking adapter, you should ask your trusted tuning workshop about suppliers and the advantages and disadvantages. Especially with regard to eligibility. If you want to be on the safe side and at the same time want little effort, then this is the best alternative Central locking dummy. Only one thing should be avoided -> build the central locking optics yourself!

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  1. Hello tuning blog
    You can also make adapters according to my specifications 2x Li. And 2x Re.
    Hole circle 4 × 100 fastening bolts from hub M12x1,5 aluminum nuts open.
    A short information please.

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