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Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  Correct size Drill for Wheel rim screws
Hello Folks,


I bought one Of Jeggie's wheel rim screw kits a while back..


Package says it has a drill bit included.. upon opening up it's not included... Any Idea what size I should drilll?


I can measure the screws when I get home... Also do you do the drilling with the tires off the rims?


Greg
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:50 am ]
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Best to drill with tire off. Don't want no slip-ups and poke the tire. Size may be as large as 1/4''. Best to o-d the screw for size.
Someone chime in here and correct me if I'm wrong but I think you do not bottom the screw head tight to the rim. BUT it may be a old wives tale.
Author:  slantzilla [ Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:08 pm ]
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You drill the screw hole so the screw tightens into the rim, not the tire, so the proper bit will be smaller than your screws.

Drill the holes big so the screw tightens into the tire and the screw heads will break off.
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:49 am ]
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Quote:
You drill the screw hole so the screw tightens into the rim, not the tire, so the proper bit will be smaller than your screws.

Drill the holes big so the screw tightens into the tire and the screw heads will break off.

Are you speaking from experience on that one.. - not judging here.. I make lots of mistakes but I try to learn from them and not be a repeat offender.


I have been swamped with stuff... forgot to measure my studs from Jeggie.

:-(


Greg
Author:  Mroldfart2u [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:36 pm ]
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Copy and paste from world wide web dot jegs dot com....

"This handy kit was specifically designed to help prevent the tire from spinning on the rim with low tire pressure. Each kit contains 35 extra long Grade-8, case-hardened #14 x 3/4'' hex head screws and a 3/16'' drill bit. Cadmium plated to prevent rust, it's a must for the serious competitor. 35/pkg."


All three kits listed used the #14 sized screws...

And am no expert but you probably could have went to your neighborhood bolt supply place and got them for half the price. I am going to give my bolt place a call when I get back home and check..

Also food for thought.... I did this trick waaaaayyy back when I was younger and smarter, and ended up with a couple of 10" wide wheels that need to run tubes in from then on out... Now I dont know if i "did it wrong" or it is a by-product of drilling into the bead area of the wheel..( the outer lip, not actual bead area ) So some planning maybe in order...[/b]
Author:  slantzilla [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:56 pm ]
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Are you speaking from experience on that one.. - not judging here.. I make lots of mistakes but I try to learn from them and not be a repeat offender.

Yes, with the screws tight in the rim it gives a bunch of studs to hold the bead. With them tight in the tire the screws will move in the wheel and can break off. :D
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:48 pm ]
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Thanks Guys..

Yes Mr. Old Fart, I do have the # 14 Screws and When I attempt the project.. I will be using the 3/16" bit.


Thanks,


Greg
Author:  madmax/6 [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:58 am ]
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Do you really need the screws?I mark my tires and rims,and with a 90 shot,1.45 60 ft times and running 10.50s in the 1/4 my tires havent ever moved on the rims.Curious if yours are moveing.Guzzi Mark
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:13 pm ]
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X 2,,, Same thing I was thinking. Unless you run very low tire pressure like below 7-8 psi.
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:49 am ]
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Yes after the initial mounting the Rims moved off their marks by at least 12"


Greg
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