Are all wear rings created equal

[LM53]

Wear rings are anywhere from $10 (on ebay) to $100 but do they all last just as long. Are the OE's any better also OSD has a Delrin upgrade but doesn't charge any more for it so if it doesn't cost any more and it's better why don't they sell them only. I would like to hear opinions on where rings if it's worth spending the extra money or if they're all created equal.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Nope. They are not.

OEM seems to be the best. Their is a brand that Loudo uses and they have held up well. I'll try to find it.


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[LouDoo]

I have always used OEM, a couple of years ago I used a SBT Delrin wear ring, so far it's been great. I've run it for almost two full seasons and the wear ring still looks new.

Lou

 

[Dr Honda]

Yep, what they said.


OEM's always work.

The SBT's have gotten better. (They use to be random on the fit)

Other aftermarket rings are too inconsistent for me to mess with.

 

[LM53]

Ok its OEM for me then. Thanks for the info.

 

[jimmaki]

Wear rings are anywhere from $10 (on ebay) to $100 but do they all last just as long. Are the OE's any better also OSD has a Delrin upgrade but doesn't charge any more for it so if it doesn't cost any more and it's better why don't they sell them only. I would like to hear opinions on where rings if it's worth spending the extra money or if they're all created equal.

I've read accounts of some aftermarket Delrin rings spinning in the housing wearing at the pump making even subsequent oem rings fit too loose.