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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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Rim screws?

Guy's, this may sound like a dumb question but how many rim screws do you run on a 15inch rim(10w).


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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Minimum of 4 on each side of the rim.

I used 8 on each side for a total of 16 screws.
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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I also used eight on each side, seemed like the right number somehow..?

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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/tech_rim_screw.html
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Maybe I need to get screwed more....err, I mean have more screws next time, or something

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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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You are probably fine with what you have if you have not had problems. A few guys have laughed at my rims and all the screws but I figure if I go by the book I'm not supposed to have problems.
Old Feb 23, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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Thanks, that's exactly what I need!


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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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did you guys put the screws on yourself?
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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Yes. A buddy of mine did the drilling and I change the screws myself whenever I need new tires. It is an odd feeling turning screws into new tires the first time you do it... Summit sells "rim screws" by the bag. I use new screws every time. I know I could use them over again but sooner or later I would twist one off and that is a pain in the butt.
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