Question about rim nuts (not lug nuts) on 24 bolt even-spaced rims

[Enforced_Leo44]

Finally got my hands on a full set of 37s Goodyear Wrangler MT, as well as 24 bolt rims

The studs on the rim halves don't look super clean but they are not damaged, I tried cleaning them with one of those "stud cleaning brushes" that you can put on a power drill and they came out decent
All the nuts look pretty nice as well, not super clean but the threads are fine

The thing that bothers me a bit is that every nut gets impossible to screw in by hand after 2-3 turns, and the impact wrench does struggle a bit (sure, it's not a Milwaukee but it should get the job done)
Is this normal and I'm just overthinking all of this or should I get 96 new nuts?

 

[NDT]

They are distorted thread nuts so that is to be expected. Some grease will help prevent galling.

 

[MarkM]

The studs and nuts have an anti rust coating applied to them and I would venture that is causing the issue you are experiencing. A Little light oil on the studs will help. If you cleaned them up with a wire brush that's about all you can do. I've touched up my studs and nuts (where needed) with a silver paint to protect them. Good luck.

Mark

 

[rtk]

I believe they are " Lock Nuts" which are made to stay tight without a lock washer .

 

[MarkM]

Lock nuts makes sense. Anything to keep them tight in the field


Mark

 

[Mogman]

What NDT said!

 

[Enforced_Leo44]

Loud and clear, I need to get a tougher impact wrench, or multiple batteries lol

 

[Mogman]

What I do is I have a set of "normal" flanged nuts, I use them to put the rim together and torque the to 80-90%, then after checking for leaks I air the tire down, remove every other nut and replace with distorted thread nuts torque them down, then replace the other half of them and torque them.
I find it easier to evenly pull the rim halves together with non locking nuts, and if for some reason I need to take it apart again it is easier..

 

[mgFray]

What I do is I have a set of "normal" flanged nuts, I use them to put the rim together and torque the to 80-90%, then after checking for leaks I air the tire down, remove every other nut and replace with distorted thread nuts torque them down, then replace the other half of them and torque them.
I find it easier to evenly pull the rim halves together with non locking nuts, and if for some reason I need to take it apart again it is easier..

This is exactly what I did when I mounted my tiers on the rims. 100x easier (I actually used thick washers and regular nuts, but same concept). Then all I was fighting installing the flanged lock nuts was the distorted threads and not the clamping force on the wheels.

And if not clear, everything I've read on this is ALWAYS use new flanged lock nuts, don't re-use them! I bought a bag of 100 of them on ebay for a reasonable amount of money (like 20 cents a nut) a while back.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

Electric impact gun is the key….

 

[TNDRIVER]

Electric impact gun is the key….

A red one???

 

[Enforced_Leo44]

A red one???

An expensive one*

 

[MarkM]

I have the porter cable electric impact. It is a beast.

 

[Enforced_Leo44]

I have the porter cable electric impact. It is a beast.


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How's the torque capability?

 

[MarkM]

It states 450lbs but I can say it has done every job I've asked it to do so far. It is on the large size so it physically won't fit everywhere.

Mark

 

[MarkM]

• 1/2-Inch Electric Impact Wrench Comes With 7.5 Amp Motor For Heavy Duty Applications
• Porter-Cable 1/2 Inch Impact Wrench Has 450 Ft-Lbs Of Torque For Installing And Removing Heavy Fasteners
• 2,200 Rpm & 2,700 Bpm Of The Corded Impact Wrench Provide Fast Application Speeds
• 1/2-Inch Hog Ring Anvil For Easy Socket Changes

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

I have the same wrench, and although quite heavy, it does the job. You better be holding on tight though.

 

[Enforced_Leo44]

What I do is I have a set of "normal" flanged nuts, I use them to put the rim together and torque the to 80-90%, then after checking for leaks I air the tire down, remove every other nut and replace with distorted thread nuts torque them down, then replace the other half of them and torque them.
I find it easier to evenly pull the rim halves together with non locking nuts, and if for some reason I need to take it apart again it is easier..

Could I replace the distorted thread nuts with these kind of nuts?
Mainly because here in Italy, other than being almost impossible to find, 1/2-20 distorted thread flange nuts are like 3-4$ each, while these kinds (same thread of course, just not distorted) go for 50cents

 

[Mogman]

Could I replace the distorted thread nuts with these kind of nuts?
Mainly because here in Italy, other than being almost impossible to find, 1/2-20 distorted thread flange nuts are like 3-4$ each, while these kinds (same thread of course, just not distorted) go for 50cents

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I would re-use the old nuts before using an ungraded nut.

 

[MarkM]

I would re-use the old nuts before using an ungraded nut.

I concur. Just make sure everything is clean.

Mark