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JDM wheel air nipple torque question

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BlitzMay 13, 2009
#247134

JDM wheel air nipple torque question

I just got some new wheels and the nipples were not installed. How tight are they suppose to be? I used some lube on the rubber seals and tightened to what I thought was enough. Does it need to be as tight as possible or just a good amount where the rubber doesn't start bubbling out? TIA
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I just got some new wheels and the nipples were not installed.   How tight are they suppose to be?   I used some lube on the rubber seals and tightened to what I thought was enough.   Does it need to be as tight as possible or just a good amount where the rubber doesn't start bubbling out?  TIA
widebody_QMay 14, 2009
#247305
Not exactly sure but every time I have new wheels come in for customers, I tighten them as much as possible. No issues yet
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Not exactly sure but every time I have new wheels come in for customers, I tighten them as much as possible.  No issues yet
AME_VIPMay 14, 2009
#247362
Good question. On my Maya's I just did them up very snug front and back. I just wanted them as tight as I could without breaking a stem (happened to my friend recently with new Volks) and without bulging the rubber seals too much.
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Good question.  On my Maya's I just did them up very snug front and back.  I just wanted them as tight as I could without breaking a stem (happened to my friend recently with new Volks) and without bulging the rubber seals too much.
BlitzMay 15, 2009
#247404
ok...well I think I put enough pressure on them but nothing super crazy. I noticed that the outer and inner rubber come together and one is slightly smaller and slip into the bigger piece. I believe the outer (exposed part) was bigger and the one inside the tire was smaller. anyways thanks for the tips.
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ok...well I think I put enough pressure on them but nothing super crazy.   I noticed that the outer and inner rubber come together and one is slightly smaller and slip into the bigger piece.   I believe the outer (exposed part) was bigger and the one inside the tire was smaller.   anyways thanks for the tips.
Lexus SoarerMay 22, 2009
#248825
The most you can probably go without damaging the grommets is about 60 in-lbs.
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The most you can probably go without damaging the grommets is about 60 in-lbs.