Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
The oiled threads becomes more and more important with low spoke-count wheels. Those spokes will be at higher tension than high spoke-count wheels. This generates more friction on the threads and winds up the spoke more. Then when you stress-relieve the wheel, they unwind and throw the whole thing out of true. Then you gotta start all over again..
I like to over-turn a nipple, then turn it back a bit to combat the twisting. Is that helpful or am I deluding myself? (Not enough experience to be able to tell either way.)