TOOBOLD
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I've learned a lot on the boards, but don't know what this is all about. We are getting new tire on Thursday and don't know whether I should have them put steel valves on?
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Johnny G1
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What are you getting new tire's on , if mh yes you should have steel stems for pressure, rubber stems are for cars????
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TOOBOLD
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We are getting it on our GVWR 10,700 lb 5th wheel
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dave54
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rubber eventually cracks, breaks down, gets weak, etc. Steel lasts longer so less likely to a get a slow air leak through the stem.
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mike4947
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The "rubber stems" are rated for a maximum of 60 PSI and it is recommended they not be used over 50 psi.
High pressure valve stems come in several varieties. Some are rubber coated and do look similar to the low pressure variety. We always ask to see the packaging for info if they come out with one that looks like a low pressure one.
One thing to remember is even the "steel ones" have a rubber seal to seal the stem to the rim.
And no matter what type you have, replace them when you change tires as the rubber dry rots as fast if not faster than the tire.
As an FYI for folks with duals they make extended all in one piece valve stems so you don't have add any extenders. Which we've had trouble with over the years. Whether they are the pressure or airless type. We get ours at tire service centers that specialize in heavy trucks.
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Parrothead Mike
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The rubber valve stems can deteriorate over time, especially with the sun and variations in the weather. This happened to me and caused two separate flats. Thankfully we didn't have any serious problems with those flats and now I always get metal collars on the valve stems.
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path1
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The bolts that hold them tight and in came loose one time on one tire. Lock tight solved that. No other complaints.
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A bunch of car stems a few years ago were defective and cracked within 6 months. Some might even still be around to get installed. If you don't want metal get some high pressure snap in stems. These are good to at lease 80 psi "E" tires.
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NorthernLimits
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As said, most all rubber ones are for lower pressures. The metal ones are considered "high pressure".
I had all new tires put on my dually but the bastards at the Goodyear store here in Sault Sainte Marie Michigan put low pressure stems on the inside tires in the rear. I didn't catch it.
I blew one out about half way to florida and ruined the tire driving on it flat. Didn't know it went flat. Stan Caruso, the owner of the Goodyear place, wouldn't reimburse me for the tire I had to buy on a Sunday in Tennessee even though I had the receipt and the blown out valve stem and the ruined tire when I returned.
So save yourself the trouble and go with the metal ones.
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Tom&Dale
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Quote:What are you getting new tire's on , if mh yes you should have steel stems for pressure, rubber stems are for cars????
I had a flat on my pickups right rear Michelin when towing through Salt Lake City that was traced to the valve stem. Have since replaced all (trailer and truck) valve stems with steel. Not that expensive considering the effort to fix on the side of the road.
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