Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws
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Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws
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It seems like this subject comes up about once a month, here is how we have installed rim screws for reference to aide in future inquiries.
John Ferguson has offered up most of these tips, that is how I learned..just passing it on.
here are the parts you may want to gather prior to beginning work:
- Wheel
- Pre-made Template -- Cardboard and Scissors work too (measure approximately 10 evenly spaced marks)
- Marker
- Hammer
- Punch
- Drill
- Anti-Seize
- Screws
We have always used 10 screws for each side -- so 20 screws per wheel -- 40 screws to complete your project.
Step 1 -- Mark spots to be drilled on outside of the wheel -- this is probably the easiest way to make the markings, you could just directly mark the inside of the wheel if you feel lucky.
Step 2 -- Transfer markings from the front of the wheel to the inside of the wheel to pinpoint the spots to be punched/drilled
Step 3 -- Use a punch to give your drill bit a guide
Step 4 -- Drill locations from the inside of the wheel with correct drill size bit (some kits come with drill bits already, other kits will specify what size you need in most cases)
you will want to drill through the wheel at a 45 degree angle
the following images will represent good placement for the screw from the inside of the wheel and the front face of the wheel
Ignore the holes in the direct center of the wheel, that is where the center of the wheel bolts into place.
Step 5 -- Debur the drilled holes
Step 6 -- Mount Tires
Step 7 -- Air up the tires to approximately 25-30 psi. With a little bit of anti-seize on each screw you will want to drive the screw through the rim into the bead of the tire
Step 8 -- Balance Wheels/Tires once screws are in place.
Step 9 -- Haul ***
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Modified by Innes at 6:40 PM 8/26/2008
It seems like this subject comes up about once a month, here is how we have installed rim screws for reference to aide in future inquiries.
John Ferguson has offered up most of these tips, that is how I learned..just passing it on.
here are the parts you may want to gather prior to beginning work:
- Wheel
- Pre-made Template -- Cardboard and Scissors work too (measure approximately 10 evenly spaced marks)
- Marker
- Hammer
- Punch
- Drill
- Anti-Seize
- Screws
We have always used 10 screws for each side -- so 20 screws per wheel -- 40 screws to complete your project.
Step 1 -- Mark spots to be drilled on outside of the wheel -- this is probably the easiest way to make the markings, you could just directly mark the inside of the wheel if you feel lucky.
Step 2 -- Transfer markings from the front of the wheel to the inside of the wheel to pinpoint the spots to be punched/drilled
Step 3 -- Use a punch to give your drill bit a guide
Step 4 -- Drill locations from the inside of the wheel with correct drill size bit (some kits come with drill bits already, other kits will specify what size you need in most cases)
you will want to drill through the wheel at a 45 degree angle
the following images will represent good placement for the screw from the inside of the wheel and the front face of the wheel
Ignore the holes in the direct center of the wheel, that is where the center of the wheel bolts into place.
Step 5 -- Debur the drilled holes
Step 6 -- Mount Tires
Step 7 -- Air up the tires to approximately 25-30 psi. With a little bit of anti-seize on each screw you will want to drive the screw through the rim into the bead of the tire
Step 8 -- Balance Wheels/Tires once screws are in place.
Step 9 -- Haul ***
www.IPGParts.com
Modified by Innes at 6:40 PM 8/26/2008
Last edited by Innes; 09-22-2009 at 07:25 AM.
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (Innes)
nice work. Appreciate your efforts.
Do you sell the template piece?
Modified by vectorsolid at 4:06 PM 8/26/2008
Do you sell the template piece?
Modified by vectorsolid at 4:06 PM 8/26/2008
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (cluelessmale)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cluelessmale »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would of been nice to have 2 years ago
comes in 13in and 15in??</TD></TR></TABLE>
well i have (1) 13" and (1) 15" one here that aren't really for sale (personal use), i used to keep several in stock for sale but haven't for a while -- thinking of getting some more made again
you can get 15" ones from the popular chassis/fabrication supply companies but no one other than myself ever offered a 13" one that i have seen.
comes in 13in and 15in??</TD></TR></TABLE>
well i have (1) 13" and (1) 15" one here that aren't really for sale (personal use), i used to keep several in stock for sale but haven't for a while -- thinking of getting some more made again
you can get 15" ones from the popular chassis/fabrication supply companies but no one other than myself ever offered a 13" one that i have seen.
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (Innes)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Innes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
well i have (1) 13" and (1) 15" one here that aren't really for sale (personal use), i used to keep several in stock for sale but haven't for a while -- thinking of getting some more made again
you can get 15" ones from the popular chassis/fabrication supply companies but no one other than myself ever offered a 13" one that i have seen.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well if thats not innovation then I don't know what is!
well i have (1) 13" and (1) 15" one here that aren't really for sale (personal use), i used to keep several in stock for sale but haven't for a while -- thinking of getting some more made again
you can get 15" ones from the popular chassis/fabrication supply companies but no one other than myself ever offered a 13" one that i have seen.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well if thats not innovation then I don't know what is!
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (jdm inc)
what are the chances those will come out on the track and really screw up the next guys car by getting a blowout like the tempest race car
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (MidwestAutoWorks)
good info james that would have been all over that when i was questioning how to do it a while back!
kinda scary there is a tech thread on honda-tech lol
kinda scary there is a tech thread on honda-tech lol
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (0554)
here is what i have found on Mickey Thompsons website. i never really noticed cars with rim screws in this fashion, but Gary Gardella's cobalt runs them in this fashion.
Modified by DaveF at 8:42 AM 8/27/2008
Modified by DaveF at 8:42 AM 8/27/2008
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (DaveF)
it would be nice to take a tap and die and thread the actual hole to not worry about future strippage wouldn't it?
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (SPOOLINmatt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SPOOLINmatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it would be nice to take a tap and die and thread the actual hole to not worry about future strippage wouldn't it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nice thought, but the thread on the screw is so coarse, and really don't think there is a tap for this "screw" type thread. The Grade 8 screws are much harder then the rim itself, so in a way the screw is like a tap. You won't strip it if you don't overtighten it.. They really shouldn't be wrenched on, similiar to the tightness of a valve cover nut, a good snug and call it a day.
Good write up James
Nice thought, but the thread on the screw is so coarse, and really don't think there is a tap for this "screw" type thread. The Grade 8 screws are much harder then the rim itself, so in a way the screw is like a tap. You won't strip it if you don't overtighten it.. They really shouldn't be wrenched on, similiar to the tightness of a valve cover nut, a good snug and call it a day.
Good write up James
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (TheWickedOne)
That's how I do it, the German way, "gouod'in snugg"
You don't want to be snapping one off and then drilling it out of your $XXX.XX wheel.
You don't want to be snapping one off and then drilling it out of your $XXX.XX wheel.
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Re: Tutorial: How to Install Rim Screws (turboZChatch)
So... is this going to be a sticky ? It might be beneficial to have this up top..
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I agree that this thread should be a sticky.
Do you recommend that if you use rim screws to run tubes or just monitor your air pressure?
Pros and Cons of each.
Do you recommend that if you use rim screws to run tubes or just monitor your air pressure?
Pros and Cons of each.
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just did mine, 3rd hole into it, I remembered the mention of 'anti-seize' in this thread.
Anti-seize, FTW!!!
you can teach an old dog a new trick.
Anti-seize, FTW!!!
you can teach an old dog a new trick.