Tire Problem

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Tire Problem

May 28, 2019, 03:21:39 pm

I replaced the tires after 7 years with absolutely no problems in December. @ months ago I got ready to go on a trip and found the left inner rear flat. Called out a tire service, and they said the only problem they found was the valve stem extension could be removed by hand. Then last Monday I was taking the coach to the shop so I checked the air Sunday night everything good. I get to the shop Monday AM they ask if I knew the RT. rear inner was flat, they said once again they were able to remove the extension by hand.
I guess at this point I am getting gun shy about checking the air. Twice after checking I ended up with a flat. Should I change the extensions? Should I be ok now that I have them tight?
I plan on buying a monitoring system, between this and another issue I had recently I really see the need more than ever.
Thanks,
Jerry

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Reply #1 – May 28, 2019, 03:31:24 pm

Did they replace the valve stems with aluminum ones when the tires were renewed? We did, as well as 12 wheel studs. Might check.

Here's a good company: Tire Pressure Monitor - TPMS Sales

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Reply #2 – May 28, 2019, 03:53:31 pm

We use extensions on our road trucks and my coach.. Checking 18 tire pressures x 20 can be a bear without them but they come with a negative of one more connection for a leak. Keep them tight.

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Reply #3 – May 28, 2019, 03:55:56 pm

Or, remove them, air to correct PSI and install a TPMS.

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Reply #4 – May 28, 2019, 04:35:57 pm

Same here . The only low tire had a loose extension . Add a wee bit of rtv to the stem threads. Very carefully keeping the center clear of course .
I am waiting to purchase the cats eye connectors but keeping the fittings tight applies there and also with any external tps system .

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Reply #5 – May 28, 2019, 04:44:49 pm

I had issues until I installed the extension supports in the front wheel hole the extension passes through.

Rubber piece. Fixed

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Reply #6 – May 28, 2019, 05:15:03 pm

Quote from: Protech Racing – May 28, 2019, 04:35:57 pm

I am waiting to purchase the cats eye connectors

Let us know how the cat's eyes work out; they look pretty cool.

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Reply #7 – May 28, 2019, 06:54:47 pm

I forgot to mention these that we have these on board. Work great with our compressor! Not installed on outside duals because of the 90 degree offset (which are a bearcat to inflate/deflate/check).

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Reply #8 – May 28, 2019, 08:26:44 pm

Quote from: mike leary – May 28, 2019, 05:15:03 pm

Let us know how the cat's eyes work out; they look pretty cool.

I have them they work great.

Roland

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Reply #9 – May 28, 2019, 08:30:32 pm

Quote from: Green99 – May 28, 2019, 03:21:39 pm

...the only problem they found was the valve stem extension could be removed by hand.

The inside dual wheel extensions I use (see photo) have a place at the top and the bottom with wrench flats. I also have rubber centering inserts, and TPMS sensors. If I need to remove the TPMS sensor from the extension for any reason, I hold a backup on the extension with a small wrench. This prevents it from backing out and getting loose. Haven't had any problem with leaks.

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Reply #10 – May 28, 2019, 09:48:11 pm

Jerry,

Here is what we use to eliminate the extension.
VH515S7T 7-1/8" Eff length reverse mount .625 truck valve

Shop around as the last I got were ~$12 each

Mike

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Reply #11 – May 28, 2019, 11:07:48 pm

I had two inside rear tires go flat because of the extensions. I took them off and bought a straught inline inflater chuck and a straight inline air gauge. No problems since.

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Reply #12 – May 28, 2019, 11:30:03 pm

Quote from: mike leary – May 28, 2019, 06:54:47 pm

I forgot to mention these that we have these on board. Work great with our compressor! Not installed on outside duals because of the 90 degree offset (which are a bearcat to inflate/deflate/check).

I used them for a short time, until they caused 2 tires to have slow leaks due to dirt and grit. Sooo now it's metal caps all around no problem in the last 10 years.

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Reply #13 – May 29, 2019, 10:38:16 pm

I use cross fires. Have had flats/blowout and they isolated the other wheel fine. No leaks at all. Love them...I run 100psi all around: Amazon.com: Crossfire Dual Tire Pressure Equalization System, 100 PSI, one...

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Reply #14 – May 30, 2019, 07:51:23 am

I had a similar problem. What we found was that the extension had worn out the plastic rim/seal. You could see where it was not completed. I bought 2 new ones from Foretravel and problem has not recurred. If you call Foretravel parts, know what size your holes in the wheels are.There are 2 sizes and the extensions come with the rubber inserts. But they need to know size.

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Tire Problem

May 28, 2019, 03:21:39 pm

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Reply #1 – May 28, 2019, 03:31:24 pm

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Reply #5 – May 28, 2019, 04:44:49 pm

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