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w.michael · 10-20-2020, 11:14 PM

I followed Mr. Karr's advice, seconded by Mike and Jeff, to tighten the bridge nuts pretty tight--about as tight as I could get it while holding it with the wrenches, and not placed in a vise.

When all was together, I tightened the rim nut about as far as I could without scuffing the new paint on the wheel with the hex on the rim nut. It felt fairly tight at that point.

Both of these operations "felt right" once I did the first two tubes and wheels.

All five are holding air. I'll see for how long that lasts!

Thank you all for your advice.

W. Michael

10-20-2020, 11:14 PM	#7
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 418	Re: metal valve stems. How tight? I followed Mr. Karr's advice, seconded by Mike and Jeff, to tighten the bridge nuts pretty tight--about as tight as I could get it while holding it with the wrenches, and not placed in a vise. When all was together, I tightened the rim nut about as far as I could without scuffing the new paint on the wheel with the hex on the rim nut. It felt fairly tight at that point. Both of these operations "felt right" once I did the first two tubes and wheels. All five are holding air. I'll see for how long that lasts! Thank you all for your advice. W. Michael