Rim Locks?

offroad1 · 10-10-2010, 12:06 AM

This might come off as a dopey question, but I don't know much about rim locks.

The Roketa's wheel never came with a lock and it keeps tearing off the tube valve stem, even after I put wheels screw in both sides.

I have a rim lock that is 1.85" but the dog gone wheel is a 1.60"

It's just that when I make a trial fit, the 1.85 actually sits nice and flush between the rim beads, though it does sit up a bit high.

Can I just use that or will it be a problem if it juts too far up into the tire?

I notice that some locks are rated for dual sizes, ie: 1.4/1.6, 1.6/1.85 etc. so I's like to use the one I have, but if need be I'll pick up the smaller 1.6.

Thank you.

Cal25 · 10-10-2010, 08:44 AM

It might fit inside a bare rim nicely, but what about when you add the thickness of both sides of the tire?

FastDoc · 10-10-2010, 11:40 AM

Does anyone know the minimum pressure a person can run and not need wheel locks? I've never used them, except on the YZ80 racebike sitting in my garage.

offroad1 · 10-10-2010, 11:29 PM

I bit the bullet and installed the 1.85

It seems to actually be fitting fairly well. Will know more after some test riding (though that won't be for a while due to other mods in progress).

10-10-2010, 12:06 AM	#1
offroad1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39	Rim Locks? This might come off as a dopey question, but I don't know much about rim locks. The Roketa's wheel never came with a lock and it keeps tearing off the tube valve stem, even after I put wheels screw in both sides. I have a rim lock that is 1.85" but the dog gone wheel is a 1.60" It's just that when I make a trial fit, the 1.85 actually sits nice and flush between the rim beads, though it does sit up a bit high. Can I just use that or will it be a problem if it juts too far up into the tire? I notice that some locks are rated for dual sizes, ie: 1.4/1.6, 1.6/1.85 etc. so I's like to use the one I have, but if need be I'll pick up the smaller 1.6. Thank you.
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10-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Does anyone know the minimum pressure a person can run and not need wheel locks? I've never used them, except on the YZ80 racebike sitting in my garage. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-10-2010, 08:44 AM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	It might fit inside a bare rim nicely, but what about when you add the thickness of both sides of the tire?
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10-10-2010, 11:29 PM	#4
offroad1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39	I bit the bullet and installed the 1.85 It seems to actually be fitting fairly well. Will know more after some test riding (though that won't be for a while due to other mods in progress).
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