m in sc
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not tightening allows movement against the rim and it can damage it, cause it to lever the stem and break it, etc. If your tire is going to move.. rim-locks (thats kinda why they exist) or screws thru the rim to the tire bead. THATS the correct way. But do whatever you want. if it works for you leaving them off... sweet. We all have preferences.
However, If they weren't meant to be tightened they wouldn't waste money cutting threads on the valve stems & include the nuts. They would leave them out and charge more for less and call it a specialty tube.
However, If they weren't meant to be tightened they wouldn't waste money cutting threads on the valve stems & include the nuts. They would leave them out and charge more for less and call it a specialty tube.