Galaxy Wheel Ring Installation Guide

Before You Start

Confirm wheel and brake clearance, the final ring diameter, mounting locations, and protected wire routes before modifying or mounting the rings. Follow the instructions for your specific kit and vehicle.

If wheel removal is required, use the vehicle’s approved lifting, support, and wheel-refitting procedure. Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.

Test the lighting using its compatible controller and specified power arrangement before mounting. Controller requirements differ between white, RGB, RGBW, and Flow Series options.

Step 1: Size the Ring

Measure and adjust the ring to the required diameter, checking clearance around the brake assembly and inside the wheel. Join the overlapping ends using the supplied or specified self-tapping hardware or nut and bolt.

Do not force the ring into a position where it touches rotating parts or interferes with the brakes.

Step 2: Secure the Ring Joint

Make sure the overlapping aluminum ends are securely fastened. Depending on the overlap, two screws may be needed, as shown in the original installation reference. Follow the hardware requirements supplied with your kit.

Check that the ring keeps its shape and the fasteners do not create a clearance issue.

Step 3: Attach the Mounting Brackets

Attach the 90-degree L-brackets to the Galaxy ring. The original kit guide lists 16 L-brackets and recommends 2–4 per ring depending on the vehicle and final ring size. Check the supplied hardware for your kit version.

Choose stationary mounting points suitable for the brackets, such as an appropriate dust-shield mounting area where permitted by the kit and vehicle instructions. Confirm clearance through wheel rotation, steering, and suspension movement.

Do not attach the ring to rotating parts or drill into brake components. If a suitable mounting point or clearance is uncertain, have an experienced installer assess the vehicle.

Step 4: Attach the LED Strip

Fit the strip to the ring using its supplied adhesive. Reinforce with suitable zip ties as directed without crushing the strip or blocking the LEDs.

If the supplied strip is designed to be cut, trim it only at the designated solder/cut points shown for that strip, with power disconnected. Preserve the wired input end and weather-seal any cut end according to the kit instructions.

Route the cable away from rotating wheels, brake heat, moving suspension, and sharp edges. Secure it with enough clearance and slack for the vehicle’s full range of movement.

Connect & Check Your Installation

• Connect the lighting to the controller and power arrangement specified for your LED type. Keep any required drivers, regulators, and fuses in the circuit.
• Use the app or remote identified by your exact controller’s instructions.
• Test every ring and all supported functions before finishing.
• Verify mounting security and clearance around wheels, brakes, steering, and suspension before use.
• Recheck the installation periodically and after wheel or brake service.

If the ring or wiring makes contact, moves, or interferes with any vehicle component, correct it before driving.

See Galaxy Wheel Rings on a Ford F-150

Watch Galaxy Wheel Ring LEDs in action on a Ford F-150, alongside Flow Series DRL boards and underbody lighting.

Open the dedicated showcase watch page →