What's in your tool box?
We've been packing for a few days as we get ready to head north and away from the summer heat here in Nevada. Every year I scrounge around and put together some tools I figure I'll need in case someth...
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mobilcastle wrote:mr. ed wrote:
One tool that some folks may not consider is a tire valve stem removal tool. It's a good idea to check your valve stems for tightness occasionally because if one loosens you'll have a slow leak and gradual reduction in air pressure. I've had this happen before, thinking it was an object stuck in the tire but it turned out to be a loose valve stem.
I carry the same tool when on my bicycle so when I get a flat I can completely remove the valve and inject "green slime" into the tire to seal the flat. It's a little tool but so handy when needed.
Good tip-i carry one but never think about checking my stems to see if they are tight. I also carry a tire plug kit, however I will start to have my tires patched from the inside like I used to when I go out fulltime.
I should make it clear it's not the stem that's being tightened but the little valve inside the stem. It's just easier to call it a valve stem tightener/removal tool. :)
