Sound attenuation device for vehicle wheels

A method for installation of a sound attenuation device for vehicle wheels comprising a ring assembly with at least one open first ring and an open second ring, a viscolelastic first layer or an open elastic ring arranged between the at least one open first ring and the open second ring, at least the first ring being clampable to a wheel body in a recess of the wheel body of a wheel of the vehicle, and comprising a closure piece connected to the ring assembly, the closure piece including a locating pin which is formed in one piece with the closure piece and which extends parallel to a wheel axis, and the closure piece being arranged in an opening between a first end of the ring assembly and a second end of the ring assembly, and a first sound attenuation device being provided on a wheel outer side and a second sound attenuation device being provided on a wheel inner side, the method comprising:

• inserting the ring assembly under pre-tension into the recess of the wheel body;
• inserting the closure piece into the opening;
• and
• connecting the closure piece to the ring assembly;
• wherein the closure piece is one of (i) connected to the ring assembly in a form fitting manner, (ii) connected to the ring assembly in a force fitting manner, and (iii) glued to the ring assembly;
• and
• wherein the ring assembly, at least in an area of the first end, includes at least one first hole, into which a locating pin of the closure piece or a locating part connected to the closure piece is inserted.