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bob213 wrote:
Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know if you need to replace metal valve stems when you get new tires or can you continue to use the old ones?
Aug-17-2021 06:21 PM
QCMan wrote:
Depending on your rims the search can be easy or very hard. The easiest route is metal stems that tighten on the inside of the rim. Get the shortest stems that are long enough to let you mount your sensors. Best way is to put your spare on the trailer (presuming that you don't have a matching rim on the spare) and break the bead on the tire and try various stems. They are cheap enough to get a few different ones and then get a set of what works. If you have a steel spare that is a real easy one. If you get other than brass stems, use a tiny bit of dielectric grease on the threads to inhibit corrosion. Good luck.
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RoyF wrote:
Many tire stores have metal stems: Discount Tire, for example.
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Aug-11-2021 09:20 PM
bobsallyh wrote:That suggests to me that they are focused on car tires and know little if anything about RV tires. But they can talk it up.
I buy quite a few tires from Discount Tires in different areas especially Montana to avoid sales tax. No matter where, none have had metal valve stems. Also, if they are mounting duals, be sure to make sure they line-up valve stems correctly.
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