Need New All Metal Tire Valve Stems

[mail2us]

quote:Originally posted by mach111

Yea, thanks to IRL's info but the rest HIJACKED the thread.

My apology Randy. I re-read and I am at least one of the hijackers!

It's all over this forum. Good folks but hijackers.

[mach111]

No problem Dennis. I was in need of info since these TR 6 rims are a little different rims due to the recess area where the valve stem mounts. I intend to use the "lollipops" so I can check air pressure w/o removing sensors. Personally the rubber/brass stems I do not trust.

[richfaa]

The G6-14 rims have steel stems. That is the part you can see. Look closely at where they go into the rim and you will note that there is a rubber seal on both sides of the hole that goes into the rim.Those seals were cracked and dry rotted. We have them display at the Fall rally.

Link http://www.jegs.com/i/Detroit+Wheels...FdOj4Aod5CwAZw

[richfaa]

"Posted - Sep 05 2013 : 09:09:34 AM Show Profile Email Poster Send Chip a Private Message Reply with Quote
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Was the dry rot on the rubber seal that is between the nut and the inside of the wheel? that could dry rot.


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Drew & Betty Greiner, Waldoboro, Maine

Chip understands valve stems...

[mail2us]

quote:Originally posted by richfaa

"Posted - Sep 05 2013 : 09:09:34 AM Show Profile Email Poster Send Chip a Private Message Reply with Quote
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Was the dry rot on the rubber seal that is between the nut and the inside of the wheel? that could dry rot.


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Drew & Betty Greiner, Waldoboro, Maine

Chip understands valve stems...

I could not see rubber on our valve stems which must be below the rim line. Bingo has helped and my misunderstanding now understands!!

[richfaa]

You gotta bend way down and look real close to the rim both feats difficult for guys our age

[bncinwv]

quote:Originally posted by richfaa

You gotta bend way down and look real close to the rim both feats difficult for guys our age

Does that mean that the new top-of-the-line Montana equipped with the state-of-the-art Level Up system won' raise the wheels up to eye level to assist "guys (y)our age"???
Bingo

[richfaa]

That Bingo would be a good thing . Will have to mention that to Lippert at the rally. The level up does lift the unit far enough off the ground to change a tire makes it a lot easier for Helen.

[mach111]

quote:Originally posted by mach111

IRL Do these stems look similiar to yours? Found them on a search.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLUSH-MOUNT-...-/121094123240

UPDATE:

Installed these new metal valve stems on my TR-6 Rims. Stems fit tight and firm. I was concerned because of the recess area where the stems go but the stems have good clearance. With FREE shipping and a great price these stems are a good buy. The big difference with these stems are the nuts fasten on the inside of the stem. I am very pleased and happy that Ed D put me on these. Thanks Ed.

Now I am ready for the TST system. So glad to be rid of Mara Bombs and riding on Michelins.