Rim Screw Question

Dave Siltman · 08-01-2024, 11:37 AM

We glue ours to vintage NOS Cragar SS with Permatex Hi-Tack. Messy job but the results are worth it. 1969 W-31, 3700 pounds, 3.08 Jerico, 4.88s. Been plenty of 1.53-.1.55 60’. Same tire 3056ST.

Jeff Stout · 08-01-2024, 03:51 PM

Glued ours on for demo derby car. Steel and aluminum rims.

Rory McNeil · 08-02-2024, 10:06 AM

Will you be running tubeless, or using tubes in the slicks? How high will you be launching, RPMwise? On my bracket car, I am running slick screws, best of 1.29 60 foot, with 2 step low side at 62-6600 RPM. Have ran both Jerico DR4s (3.19 low), and currently a G101A (also 3.19 low), now running a RAM Billet 10"/Black Magic Defiant clutch, but also used McLeod Soft Loks for many years. I am currently using tubes, but mostly ran without tubes until last season. With tubes, I would absolutely run the screws, if the tire moves on the rim enough, it can rip the valve stem off the tube, which is NOT a good thing. On my old 85 Mustang, I ran the 9x29 1/2 3056ST M/T slicks, and did not use tubes, or screws, but that car only went a best of 1.36 60 foots, and mid to low 10s in the 1/4 mile. If you are expecting 1.25 60 foots, that should be well into the mid 9s, I would imagine, if it was me, I would be screwing the tires to the wheels. Huge difference in a mid 1.2 60 foot compared to mid 1.5s.

Charlie Yannetti · 09-02-2024, 03:33 PM

I bought a set of Weld wheels, and Hoosier recommended that I have the beads knurled to eliminate the use of wheel screws.. works just fine on my SG car.. check into it before drilling..

08-01-2024, 11:37 AM	#1
Dave Siltman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 72 Likes: 231 Liked 68 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Rim Screw Question We glue ours to vintage NOS Cragar SS with Permatex Hi-Tack. Messy job but the results are worth it. 1969 W-31, 3700 pounds, 3.08 Jerico, 4.88s. Been plenty of 1.53-.1.55 60’. Same tire 3056ST.

08-01-2024, 03:51 PM	#2
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Rim Screw Question Glued ours on for demo derby car. Steel and aluminum rims.

08-02-2024, 10:06 AM	#3
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,309 Likes: 313 Liked 1,097 Times in 300 Posts	Re: Rim Screw Question Will you be running tubeless, or using tubes in the slicks? How high will you be launching, RPMwise? On my bracket car, I am running slick screws, best of 1.29 60 foot, with 2 step low side at 62-6600 RPM. Have ran both Jerico DR4s (3.19 low), and currently a G101A (also 3.19 low), now running a RAM Billet 10"/Black Magic Defiant clutch, but also used McLeod Soft Loks for many years. I am currently using tubes, but mostly ran without tubes until last season. With tubes, I would absolutely run the screws, if the tire moves on the rim enough, it can rip the valve stem off the tube, which is NOT a good thing. On my old 85 Mustang, I ran the 9x29 1/2 3056ST M/T slicks, and did not use tubes, or screws, but that car only went a best of 1.36 60 foots, and mid to low 10s in the 1/4 mile. If you are expecting 1.25 60 foots, that should be well into the mid 9s, I would imagine, if it was me, I would be screwing the tires to the wheels. Huge difference in a mid 1.2 60 foot compared to mid 1.5s. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

09-02-2024, 03:33 PM	#4
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Rim Screw Question I bought a set of Weld wheels, and Hoosier recommended that I have the beads knurled to eliminate the use of wheel screws.. works just fine on my SG car.. check into it before drilling..