Any hints about why my tire leaking?
Trailer has been in storage lot in Florida for 3 months, want to leave the state tomorrow so yesterday I checked systems out and was pleased to learn that all 4 trailer tires were still at 50# as requ...
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Metal valve stems aren't even remotely required, although they may be personally preferable, they are not foolproof either.
Even 8 lug trucks come with rubber valve stems these days.
How old are the tires and valve stems? Likely didn't catch the bad valve stem with your soap test.
Another option, if you're in a hurry and don't want to bust the tire off the rim is replace the bad valve stem with a Colby valve. Can get em next day Amazon prime and some good auto parts stores carry them. Very handy. I have one with my on the road tools.
They are a compression fitting valve stem and very robust.
Even 8 lug trucks come with rubber valve stems these days.
How old are the tires and valve stems? Likely didn't catch the bad valve stem with your soap test.
Another option, if you're in a hurry and don't want to bust the tire off the rim is replace the bad valve stem with a Colby valve. Can get em next day Amazon prime and some good auto parts stores carry them. Very handy. I have one with my on the road tools.
They are a compression fitting valve stem and very robust.
