If they are 5/64" rings you are good because they usually take around 35 ft. lbs.. 1/16" rings with standard tension oil rings is usually around 30, so I'd say you're good. If you have metric rings, then it's a bit tight. I've gotten them down into the 15-16 ft. lb. range.
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