Tires Valve stems bad

[Mowbizz]

Loaded tires on my BX25d have been fine for 4 years but today I went to put my chains on and found the tires almost deflated and the valve stems wont take air. I got the chains on and somehow forced air into the tires by putting my air blower attachment on my compressor line over the valve stem. The little valve inside the stem that you push in to air down seems to be pushed in and not coming back out. Like I said, I somehow forced air in past the valve with my blower attachment and quickly put the cap on and they seem to be holding for now.
I need new valve stems for sure and I supppse the tires have to be broken down to replace them..? Im also thinking of getting rid of the liquid inside the tires and leaving them dry or unloaded...Any thoughts?

 

[Mowbizz]

I forgot what the liquid is but it looks like water coming out of the valve stem. I recall the salesman telling me it was something other than water though...maybe treated with something to keep from freezing? I tried my small tool that removes the inner part but could not unscrew it...must be corroded. It is just a common valve stem. Thanks for the reply.

 

[oosik]

If it were beet juice - its red, sticky and can very likely be a bit stinky. Otherwise - salty tasting - sodium chloride // smells like windshield washer fluid - its some kind of blend of WW fluid and water.

If its salty - you should expect to change the inner core almost every other year//

Get yourself a "man sized" core removal tool - twist hard - the inner core will break loose and screw out.

 

[Mowbizz]

Thanks! Yes the core tool I have is the plastic one that comes with a bottle of Slime...lol! I may take a ride to the dealer after plowing this afternoon. Hopefully it is that easy of a fix!

 

[Mowbizz]

I forgot what the liquid is but it looks like water coming out of the valve stem. I recall the salesman telling me it was something other than water though...maybe treated with something to keep from freezing? I tried my small tool that removes the inner part but could not unscrew it...must be corroded. It is just a common valve stem. Thanks for the reply.

If it were beet juice - its red, sticky and can very likely be a bit stinky. Otherwise - salty tasting - sodium chloride // smells like windshield washer fluid - its some kind of blend of WW fluid and water.

If its salty - you should expect to change the inner core almost every other year//

Get yourself a "man sized" core removal tool - twist hard - the inner core will break loose and screw out.

Not beet juice. Smells like WW fluid.

 

[mikester]

Loaded tires on my BX25d have been fine for 4 years but today I went to put my chains on and found the tires almost deflated and the valve stems wont take air. I got the chains on and somehow forced air into the tires by putting my air blower attachment on my compressor line over the valve stem. The little valve inside the stem that you push in to air down seems to be pushed in and not coming back out. Like I said, I somehow forced air in past the valve with my blower attachment and quickly put the cap on and they seem to be holding for now.
I need new valve stems for sure and I supppse the tires have to be broken down to replace them..? Im also thinking of getting rid of the liquid inside the tires and leaving them dry or unloaded...Any thoughts?

Made in china quality valve stems

If your tires are loaded with Calcium, it eats metal parts for breakfast and all day long. Inner tubes help.

 

[Tx Jim]

Frt or rear tire valve core leaking? If rear tire just replace the complete valve stem assembly

 

[Mowbizz]

Frt or rear tire valve core leaking? If rear tire just replace the complete valve stem assembly

Rear tires both of them. Can this be done from the outside or do you need to break the bead and put it on from inside the wheel? And if you did not notice the tires are loaded.

 

[Mowbizz]

Just discovered there is a tool that removes and reinserts a a new valve stem without removing or breaking the bead on a tire! Buying one!

 

[Bilko]

Hey Mow,
A few weeks ago I went out to pick up leaves and noticed rear tires looked low. They are loaded with rim guard. I get the valve stem to 12 o clock position. Go to grab the cap to remove ever so lightly and next thing I know I am being sprayed head to toe by rim guard. So I plug the the stem with my finger while trying to decided what to do. The metal core had just came right out of the rubber part. So either I could take the loaded wheel off and try to get it to dealer 30 miles away to repair or have a expensive service call. After looking around online I came across Haltec quick stems. Figured what did I have to lose and ordered two off amazon. Once they showed up my dad came over to help. I pushed it in then tapped it lightly with a hammer to make sure it was seated. Had to have my dad hold the stem with pliers while I tightened the nut down. Aired it up and picked up leaves three separate times no air leaks or rim guard leaks. They are a little pricey but well worth it in my opinion. These are all metal so hopefully I won’t have that problem again.

QuikStem - How To Replace Broken Tire Valve Stem From Outside of Tire - View From Inside of Rim - YouTube

 

[NuBota]

Just discovered there is a tool that removes and reinserts a a new valve stem without removing or breaking the bead on a tire! Buying one!

On my BX24, I used this...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K8E9FY/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Easy and done in a few minutes - no issues

Also ordered extra stems to have on hand...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WXQQBTI/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Tx Jim]

Rear tires both of them. Can this be done from the outside or do you need to break the bead and put it on from inside the wheel? And if you did not notice the tires are loaded.

Jack up tire then rotate tire valve stem to 12 o'clock. Remove valve core if fluid comes out tires were probably overfilled anyway because they're only supposed to be filled to 75%. Back when I was employed by a dealer I added fluid to many/many tractor tires. Easy peezy.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Outside valve stem.

https://www.amazon.com/Colby-Valve-Emergency-Replacement-Black/dp/B01NARX3H8

David

 

[Mowbizz]

Hey Mow,
A few weeks ago I went out to pick up leaves and noticed rear tires looked low. They are loaded with rim guard. I get the valve stem to 12 o clock position. Go to grab the cap to remove ever so lightly and next thing I know I am being sprayed head to toe by rim guard. So I plug the the stem with my finger while trying to decided what to do. The metal core had just came right out of the rubber part. So either I could take the loaded wheel off and try to get it to dealer 30 miles away to repair or have a expensive service call. After looking around online I came across Haltec quick stems. Figured what did I have to lose and ordered two off amazon. Once they showed up my dad came over to help. I pushed it in then tapped it lightly with a hammer to make sure it was seated. Had to have my dad hold the stem with pliers while I tightened the nut down. Aired it up and picked up leaves three separate times no air leaks or rim guard leaks. They are a little pricey but well worth it in my opinion. These are all metal so hopefully I won稚 have that problem again.
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QuikStem - How To Replace Broken Tire Valve Stem From Outside of Tire - View From Inside of Rim - YouTube

Wow! Great item! I ordered the little kit to remove and replace my stems today from Amazon. Good to know about these though...thanks!

 

[Mowbizz]

On my BX24, I used this...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K8E9FY/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Easy and done in a few minutes - no issues

Also ordered extra stems to have on hand...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WXQQBTI/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ordered this same kit today! Thanks!
Funny none of the auto supply stores have even heard of these things! Seems they would be a great seller! Thank you Amazon!

 

[Mowbizz]

Jack up tire then rotate tire valve stem to 12 o'clock. Remove valve core if fluid comes out tires were probably overfilled anyway because they're only supposed to be filled to 75%. Back when I was employed by a dealer I added fluid to many/many tractor tires. Easy peezy.

Tires are filled correctly it is the valve stem cores that are corroded and stopped working. I have new cores to try tomorrow if I can get the old ones to unscrew.

 

[holeycow]

You have to get the weight off the tire! as txjim said...

 

[Mowbizz]

You have to get the weight off the tire! as txjim said...

Yup I have a backhoe and I use the stabilizer pads to lift the rear.

 

[Tx Jim]

Tires are filled correctly it is the valve stem cores that are corroded

May I please ask how you have determined that the rear tires on your tractor are filled correctly??? Did dealer fill them?

 

[Mowbizz]

May I please ask how you have determined that the rear tires on your tractor are filled correctly??? Did dealer fill them?

Yes, the dealer filled them when I bought it brand new. Whenever I have checked air I always put the Valve stem at 12 oclock with no leakage.
Do you not trust your dealer? ;o)