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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #50 – November 09, 2015, 12:24:17 pm

Our old GV  had long metal valve extensions fitted, and just as I got to Casper, WY on a trip down South the valve extension broke off in the threaded area of the actual tire valve and went flat.  Fortunatly I had a TirePro fitted and saw it instantly before any damage was done.
No more tire valve extensions for me, or at least not the metal ones.
I would agree with the post that said your storage is not your registered address so they should come and do it for you.  But the tire still needs to be broken down, and the rim roughed up to seal it, before installing a new valve stem or your problems will continue.
Brian.

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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #51 – November 09, 2015, 01:46:57 pm

Interesting thread. Have new michelins. Herman power in NAC sold me 5" straight, somewhat flexible German made ones (yellow in color) for about $20 each. Said I would never have a problem with them. So far true but time will tell

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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #52 – November 09, 2015, 02:48:24 pm

Tim, I have no doubt that flexible ones will work, but my point is not to fit the long metal extensions unless there is some form of support, but for me NO.
Brian.

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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #53 – November 09, 2015, 03:04:16 pm

I did have a prior extension that was prone to slow leaks. And my extensions are supported on the outside dual by a round black rubber insert.
Being lazy and not having pressure pro or similar they work for me. Understand why some choose not to use.

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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #54 – November 09, 2015, 03:29:50 pm

It is hard to see how one of these valve caps would cause a leak.  They do not put any pressure on the valve core until the round portion on the end is pressed either by an inflation chuck or tire gauge, or you press it with something else to release air.  Until one of these events happens they act just like a regular valve cap.  The better ones like the alligator brand even provide a seal to keep air from leaking past the end button if the valve is leaking a bit.

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Re: Flat Tire During Storage & ERS

Reply #55 – November 09, 2015, 09:29:36 pm

Thanks guys for all of the feedback. This one of those topics that needs to be regularly discussed.

I will probably go with the short stems, metal caps with a heat resistant internal seal, and a 14" chuck like the one from Valve Pal.  I believe regular checking of tire air pressures will also help keep the valve cores working properly.  I had one stick a couple  of weeks ago and was able to free it up using Supco "Rust Buster".  It's non-greasy and works great on sticky valve cores and schrader valves, etc.  I also put a drop in each of the caps before i put them back on and that will help keep the cores from leaking and sticking.  Supco++

Here's some good info/advice on tire inflation from Valve Pal.  Did you Know

Jerry

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