Valve extenders safe?

[steelhunter]

I have to remove the wheel simulators to reach the inside dually valve stems.

Is there a way to check the inflation and get air to these tires without the hassle of removing the simulators?

[wildtoad]

gatorcq wrote:
I have used the braided hose and the extenders, never a problem.

Yeah, me too.

[midnightsadie]

if the flex type are installed right, they last and work well. had two big tire companies put them on my MH both leaked in about three months , tried one more shop. and the guy showed me what they were doing wrong. thats four years ago they still work great . and my tires don,t leak down.

[wa8yxm]

Most valve exteners are ok but some leak a bit. If you do not have a TPMS I'd recommend against.. And I have one that won't let me air up the tire.

When I had the tires replaced a couple years back (or was it last year) I went to Duly Valves on the rear. Nice Long valve stems bent so they extend out and it's as easy to check or air up as it is on a car.

[fj12ryder]

I've tried 3 different brands of flexible valve extenders, including the braided hose. None worked for more than a year or so. One of them leaked immediately, one lasted a couple weeks, and one lasted about a year. The braided hose one almost wore a hole in the sidewall of the tire from rubbing against it.

No way would I ever rely on them to hold air.

[gatorcq]

I have used the braided hose and the extenders, never a problem.

[CA_Traveler]

See if there is a long valve stem that can be used for your setup. Check dually kits etc. My steel valves now extend out so that they can be easily reached.

I do not recommend any type of valve extension.