Should All Spokes Be Same Tension?

Spoke tension is important to ensure your wheels are strong, reliable and long lasting. ... Spokes that are too tight will cause damage to the rim, spoke nipples and hub flanges. All of the spokes in the wheel should have approximately the same average tension.

What tension should spokes be?

Before measuring spoke tension, it's a good idea to determine what ideal tension should be. Consulting with your rim's manufacturer is a great place to start. Most rims have suggested ranges from 100 to 120 Kilograms-force, or 980 to 1177 Newtons.

What happens if your spokes are loose?

If your spokes are so loose they rattle, they're providing virtually no strength to the wheel structure. It's no better than if that spoke were missing or broken. It's a big indicator that your bike wheels need truing.