Valve Extenders And Rotating Tires
Going to get new tires put on next week and right now there is nothing but the rubber valve stems on all 6 rims. Was looking on line and have been reading reviews etc on the Valve Extenders from plai...
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I have had several motorhomes and now I have a rental fleet.
Here are your options:
1) Special valve stems (like the ones on your link): Best option for the user, simple and the safest method. To rotate tires just exchange them side by side, or simply don't rotate them. Some of my motorhomes have over 150K miles, so far rotation is more of a need on the front tires.
2) Extensions: I would suggest the all metal or braided kind. Non pressure should be better than pressurized. They have more risk than the stems, but the are pretty easy to use.
3) Truck gauge: Leave the original stems and use a trick style gauge. Easier and cheaper, but you pay for it every time you check the preassure. Also keep in mind that they are difficult to check AND to inflate.
I would go with number 1 or number 2. I would nevet go with number 3. You will not check them and the tires will blow out.
That said, you should have metal valve stems, not rubber!!!!
Here are your options:
1) Special valve stems (like the ones on your link): Best option for the user, simple and the safest method. To rotate tires just exchange them side by side, or simply don't rotate them. Some of my motorhomes have over 150K miles, so far rotation is more of a need on the front tires.
2) Extensions: I would suggest the all metal or braided kind. Non pressure should be better than pressurized. They have more risk than the stems, but the are pretty easy to use.
3) Truck gauge: Leave the original stems and use a trick style gauge. Easier and cheaper, but you pay for it every time you check the preassure. Also keep in mind that they are difficult to check AND to inflate.
I would go with number 1 or number 2. I would nevet go with number 3. You will not check them and the tires will blow out.
That said, you should have metal valve stems, not rubber!!!!
