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How to Tighten Wheel Spokes

guzziben47

guzziben47

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Is the correct procedure for tightening the wheel spokes to turn the nipples counter-clockwise until snug? It looks like turning counterclockwise will pull the rim and the hub together, so I'm inferring that is the right direction. Also, do you have to use a spoke wrench or can you just use a small open end wrench? And lastly, are you supposed to tighten every other spoke or every third spoke? I've done some looking on line and seen it both ways....
 
guzziben47 said:
Is the correct procedure for tightening the wheel spokes to turn the nipples counter-clockwise until snug? It looks like turning counterclockwise will pull the rim and the hub together, so I'm inferring that is the right direction. Also, do you have to use a spoke wrench or can you just use a small open end wrench? And lastly, are you supposed to tighten every other spoke or every third spoke? I've done some looking on line and seen it both ways....
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Unless you have a truing stand, you could cause more problems. Working with spoke wheels is a bit of an art best left to the pros. I've know Tim ( http://www.usa-local-search.com/ky/deta ... d=14709905 )for years if you need to get your wheels corrected.
 
As long as its a really good fit, an open end wrench should work. Spoke nipples are sometimes in between sizes, such as 5.5mm and you may not get a wrench to fit well. The material is thin and soft, so be careful.

I'd go every 3rd spoke and go aroound 3 times. This way every other spoke you tighten is pulling to the opposite side and helps to keep things evened out. I usually don't go more than 1/2 turn, if a spoke is too loose, I'll take another trip around (3 trips actually).
 
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