Rim Screws?

SSGN · 07-20-2009, 07:37 PM

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

treessavoy · 07-20-2009, 10:09 PM

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

Jim R

Jesse Knapp · 07-21-2009, 09:43 PM

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

treessavoy · 07-21-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp

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

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

1320racer · 07-22-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp

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

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!

Signman · 07-22-2009, 05:55 AM

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.

Jesse Knapp · 07-22-2009, 08:39 AM

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.

bill dedman · 07-22-2009, 12:50 PM

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.

1320racer · 07-22-2009, 12:56 PM

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.

Bill Belden · 07-22-2009, 04:38 PM

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

07-20-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	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.

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treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	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 __________________ Jim Rountree

07-21-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS

07-22-2009, 05:55 AM	#6
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	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. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

07-22-2009, 08:39 AM	#7
Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS

07-22-2009, 12:50 PM	#8
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	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. __________________ Bill

07-22-2009, 12:56 PM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	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.

07-22-2009, 04:38 PM	#10
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rim Screws? 3500 lb stick car M/T tires 11 lbs air No screws __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]