Moving Tire Stems on 22.5" RV Tires

[rrtribble]

Can I safely loosen the valve stem nut enough to move the stem to a better location for testing, airing and placing a TPMS, then tightening it back up and re-airing the tires to recommended PSI?

There is no way for me to place a TPMS on my outside dully as the stem goes back into the space between the tires. IF I could get between the tires to place a TPMS on these tires they could easily be damaged or torn off by road debris.

My tire shop tech aid they have to break the tire down and replace the stems placing them in the position I want them to be in.

HISTORY: I had a flat dully on a previous MH. Roadside tire truck arrived, removed the tire and the told me the problem was the stem was loose and had allowed the air to escape. He simply positioned it the way I wanted it and tightened down. He aired it up and I never had another problem with that tire. SOooooo, it seems it can be done.

Do I need to have the tire shop breakdown the tires, remove old stems and put on new ones with my new E-Z Beads Stainless Steel Bead Valve Cores or reposition the current valve stem?

Thanks in advance for your help - Richard

[JohnRR]

After you do it spray the stem base with a soap and water mixture to make sure it’s not leaking air.

[MSHappyCampers]

I agree with John. There shouldn't be a problem with re-positioning the stem!

[Gary RVRoamer]

The preferred method is to break down the tire so the nuts that hold the valve in place can be properly loosened and re-tightened. For the tire shop, who could be held liable for a improperly installed valve that resulted in a tire failure, that's pretty much the only way they are going to do the job.


Sometimes the valve nut can be loosened enough to turn the valve without dismounting, taking a [probably small] risk that the valve will leak after. However, you already said you were unable to do that. If that's the case, dismounting the tire is necessary as well as the preferred method.

[veraken]

I have the TST non-flow thru sensors. I removed the "theft lock" by just removing the 4 screws holding the cap. This makes it much easier to put the sensor on.

[Old Scout]

….I am not a big fan of valve extensions but found some 180 degree extensions that fit the situation and allowed me to install the TST sensors....also agree with removing the "security" caps on the non-flow-through sensors....

[rrtribble]

Appreciate everyone's response. I ordered the E-Z stainless steel valve cores. I looked at the stems again measuring the distance and think the stem will just barely clear the Freightliner opening. I'm going to wait till I get the new valve cores before attempting the process. Thanks for the water and soap reminder. Will be testing afterwards.

I read somewhere on the numerous post we have on iRV2 about someone installing Dully valve stems that did not require an extender. I haven't been able to find any yet online. My Tire shop guys tell me there is no such thing. My brother who has Freightliner to pull his toy hauler aid he bought 12" straight ones and had them bent.

If anyone knows where I can purchase these I would appreciate the information.

Thanks again everyone - Richard

[mff]

Originally Posted by rrtribble

Appreciate everyone's response. I ordered the E-Z stainless steel valve cores. I looked at the stems again measuring the distance and think the stem will just barely clear the Freightliner opening. I'm going to wait till I get the new valve cores before attempting the process. Thanks for the water and soap reminder. Will be testing afterwards.

I read somewhere on the numerous post we have on iRV2 about someone installing Dully valve stems that did not require an extender. I haven't been able to find any yet online. My Tire shop guys tell me there is no such thing. My brother who has Freightliner to pull his toy hauler aid he bought 12" straight ones and had them bent.

If anyone knows where I can purchase these I would appreciate the information.

Thanks again everyone - Richard

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