Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:01:38 +0000
Reply-To: Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
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I agree with Scott. I always run metal stems as well. Beware that many tire stores don't carry them - or just carry rubber valves that have a metal cover over the rubber stem.
Lately I have had to bring new metal stems to Discount tire because they never seem to have them in stock.
Todd
'88 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 3:14:55 PM
Subject: Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
I wouldn't quite say that.
of course in 'normal rubber' valve stems length is the main consideration.
There are also metal valve stems that are secured to the rim with a
nut. Those are not going to just 'crack and break off or leak someday.
They are also a rigid mount ...where if you're bush wacking there's some
give in the all rubber ones.
about 2 inches is the normal length.
also ..
metal tire valve caps ...those have a rubber seal in them ..adding one
more seal.
I always run those on all my cars.
I don't EVER expect to see any tire at 65 psi cold unless it's on a
large loaded truck .
As stated many times ..I **especially** don't recommend D Load Rating 14
inch tires in the front of a vanagon.
Rear is fine ..front ..way, way too harsh and stiff !!
scott
On 8/20/2015 6:48 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> Valve stems are valve stems, and any tire shop will have the correct ones for your steel wheel. You want them long enough to protrude through the wheel cover so you can check and fill the tire easily. The shop should ensure of that as normal practice.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of T Collins
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:37 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Proper Tire valve stems?
>
> Hello List,
>
> I'm about to get all new tires mounted. I know these are LT tires and are rated @65psi. When replacing the valve stems is there any that "NEED" to be used because of the higher PSI.
>
> I dont want a leaky tire with these. I have the 14" steel wheels. Also I think the current stems are too short. Should they be 2" valve stems?
>
> What says you?
>
> Thanks,
> T.
>