The binder covers are great but the actual rings are too thick and are ripping my paper. I compared them to the rings of the 1 in binder and there is definitely a difference. I understand that the diameter of the 3 in binder is 3 inches. What I’m saying is that the metal used to make the ring is thicker. I have to return the four binders I bought to because I can’t turn the pages without ripping the holes. The pages do not turn cleanly.