Tire Valve Stems

[Fixemall]

High quality metal valve stems are the only way to go, I have them on all 5 of my trailers...one less thing to worry about at 65mph with 10,000 pounds of machinery in tow.
Another trailer/tire factor I see wrong a lot is tow angle, with a dual Axel trailer , all four tires should sit level at all times, I see alot of 4x4 trucks pulling trailers at odd angles, stressing the rearmost tires to their limit, the proper drop sleeve should always be used and I recommend a solid one, backed up with 4 breakaway chains, not 2. I can't believe there are not more accidents with the crazy rigs I see some fools pulling.

 

[Redbug]

Interesting thread...I have wondered why the difference between metal and rubber. My heavy trailer has the metal, etc. That has explained a lot.

I think I need to get some metal valve caps, too.

 

[jonyyuma]

Many shops here would like for you to buy the cheap stems at over $2.00 a pop.. there were several incidents of them failing. The last thing you need is a valve stem popping when you are in a corner? If mine does not have a pressure module in it, then it has a brass or metal stem ...I even bought some for my front tires on my tractor as it has a loader? I do like to keep the dirt out with caps.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I learned that rubber stems blow long ago working with my grandpa after I mounted a wagon tire by hand and put a rubber valve stem in it. He hooked the compressor to it and at about 100psi the stem came out. The I got to break it down again and put a metal one in. Lesson learned....

I agree most tire shops don't pay attention or just don't care.

 

[ultrarunner]

Called my supplier this morning where I buy a 10 pack of USA made stems for $3.99 plus tax.

I was told 65 psi is the maximum rated pressure...

MYERS # 25403-10

They also carried a German made rubber stem that cost 91 cents each and just discontinued the line because of price increases with each order.

 

[jonyyuma]

Bridgeport ? they used to be great.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Just realized I misspelled Valve (Vavle) Stem in the title. So much for using my phone and the app to post. Smart phone my arse.

Chris

 

[aczlan]

Just realized I misspelled Valve (Vavle) Stem in the title. So much for using my phone and the app to post. Smart phone my arse.

A Smartphone is only as smart as its operator :laughing: ::ducks and runs away::

Aaron Z

 

[Diamondpilot]

A Smartphone is only as smart as its operator :laughing: ::ducks and runs away::

Aaron Z

Then my phone is in trouble.:laughing:

Chris

 

[pilot-werx]

Where something is made has nothing to do with it. Any country can make any level of product if given the opportunity. The issue is many of these developing countries are so eager for work that they will make products "cheap" to the importers specs. Thats what it all comes down to, the specifications of the importer.

Just look at our domestic manufacturing system. Some products are great and some are pure junk. This is true all over the world.

Chris

If you believe that I have some oceanfront property in Colorado to sell you.....