No, the washers go under the head of the nipple inside the rim. This takes the nipple further away from the hub and longer spokes are therefore required.
Yeah, his spokes were too short. He needs inverse nipple washers.
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No, the washers go under the head of the nipple inside the rim. This takes the nipple further away from the hub and longer spokes are therefore required.