to expand, most aftermarket wheels use a larger hub bore (hallowed out area in the center of the wheel) so they fit more vehicle applications. if you look at your stock wheels the hub bore matches that of what is on the car. the hubcentric rings will fill this 'gap' that the aftermarket wheels cause and make it like they were meant to fit your vehicle.
some people have some solid opinions on them. i've always run them because they are cheap and won't hurt. people have run without them and had vibration issues, but i feel like that'd be more linked with improper wheel installation. who knows. just run a set and forget about worrying.