Rim Screws?
 

On stockers are rim screws still used to stop the tire from moving,or is this even needed today?Thanks for the info.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

Rim screws are not to be used on radial slicks but the more powerful cars not using radials may need them.

Jim R

Re: Rim Screws?
 

Why no screws on radials? What about a heavy car (3950 lbs.) and lots of torque? This will become an issue for me soon.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

This info was given to me by the Hoosier Rep. when I bought new radials for a 3600lb Max Wedge. They said that since radials use about 20lbs and up there was no need for screws.....It's their product so I figured they know what they're doing.

If in doubt, call your tire manufacturer.

Jim R

Re: Rim Screws?
 

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I've run Hoosier radials on this car weighing 3880 lbs., making lots of torque since 2000, going through 3 sets a season, logging near 2000 passes in this time frame, running as quick as 9.89 and 1.28 60 foot and they have never been screwed to the rim!

Re: Rim Screws?
 

Have run them with and without screws. You should not need them though.
Mark the slick and the wheel then monitor movement if any.
Have an old set of Centerline wheels on my bracket car that require screws.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

Thanks for the responses. Car sits now with really old Goodyear radials on it and I wondered why it didn't have screws on the wheels. I do plan to use radials on this car, but may try to move it up a class to run lighter.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

I have 9"-wide, bias-ply, M-T slicks on Centerlines with no tubes (the info for the tires says they require tubes, but they seem to hold air very well without tubes), and I am wondering if I put screws in the bead if I'll develop leaks? If I do need them, I wonder if 4 per side will be enough, or if I'll need more? These tires probably won't work well with 20 pounds of air in them.... I'll end up running 12-15, probably.... just a guess.

Any info or advice will be appreciated: mid-11-second car @ 3,600 pounds with me in it.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

make sure the bead of the rim and tire is cleaned well and then mount the tire dry/without any mounting solution. You won't/don't need screws.

Re: Rim Screws?
 

3500 lb stick car M/T tires 11 lbs air No screws