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Title: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 25, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

I've been exploring how to keep from removing my wheel to replace a broken tire valve (broken recently by a local dealer)
It seems I have options, if I do not want to collapse the tire and install from the inside.
The consensus seems to be that often these quick fixes can be permanent.
Worst case - it leaks, and you take traditional steps.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc1Orq3ibTw

Then there is this method...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX3F0ptIefU

and this one....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEGKC7NKbUc

Stig

https://www.denniskirk.com/moose/quickstem-push-in-valve-qs-1m.p535697.prd/535697.sku?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlNq0u9Oz8QIVFd9iCh1HwQ8ZEAEYASABEgJH4vD_BwE

Title: Re: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Neil955i on June 26, 2021, 07:59:35 AM

Looks to be a good option Stig, you must let us know how it goes.

Title: Re: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Kansas kymco on June 26, 2021, 12:39:47 PM

Learned something new,  didn't know those products exist. 

Title: Re: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 26, 2021, 03:54:20 PM

Quote from: Kansas kymco on June 26, 2021, 12:39:47 PM

Learned something new,  didn't know those products exist.

You know, after looking at them....during many construction projects I used hardware just like these things when mounting or fixing things to concrete.
Drill a hole, insert and tighten to expand & secure.. Have hung very heavy items, very high up, from these fittings - no reason they can't hold a little air!

Stig

Title: Re: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Kansas kymco on June 26, 2021, 06:48:58 PM

Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on June 26, 2021, 03:54:20 PM

You know, after looking at them....during many construction projects I used hardware just like these things when mounting or fixing things to concrete.
Drill a hole, insert and tighten to expand & secure.. Have hung very heavy items, very high up, from these fittings - no reason they can't hold a little air!

Stig

Good to know if I ever find myself in a similar situation.

Title: Re: Replacing tire valve stem from outside the rim
Post by: Neil955i on June 28, 2021, 06:37:41 AM

Quote from: Kansas kymco on June 26, 2021, 06:48:58 PM

Good to know if I ever find myself in a similar situation.

r

Me too!