Bugaru Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 So during last weekend's off roading trip, I managed to tear off a valve stem on a tree branch stub, resulting in an instant flat. I always carry a spare, but having to navigate through the rest of this unfamiliar trail with my spare used up, due to unnecessary damage, left me a little bit nervous. We made it out with no further problems, but I wanted to find a way to prevent it from happening next time. So when I was in the tire shop I told them my dilemma, and after a few other ideas, the guy produced one of these guys. $6 a wheel for one thing less to go wrong on the trail....bargain. The guy said I couldn't snap one of these...so we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 It happens, you know. You are much better off welding a metal ring, say 1/8 in. wall thichness at 1in. diameter about 3/4 deep to the wheel to surround the valve stem as they do on construction gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugaru Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yeah, I considered doing that, but for now this was a good simple fix. This would also be a good alternative for you guys with alloys, since welding isn't an option for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugaru Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Oh yeah, and they're chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I have those on my calmasters :cool: Where did you buy em? Les Schwab charges like $3.50 for rubber ones. If I can get metal ones for $6 then thats the route im gonna go on my BRAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugaru Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Flow, I got them at Les Schwab, but I have also seen them at Napa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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