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valve stem problem
#1

Some of my stems are turned back in the holes in the rims. This makes it very hard to test the pressure and add air when needed. I have a truckers gauge and filler. What I want to do is to loosen the nut on the stem and turn the stem outside in the open. Will this be a big problem, like cause a leak between the stem and rim. Has anyone done this?

Bob & Peg Standeford
1999 Newell #516 Series 60 DD 2 Slides
2004 Saturn Wagon
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#2

I don't have any experience, but I would drive to a tire shop. Ask them & follow their advice!

Tuga & Karen Gaidry

2005 Honda Pilot
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#3

Bob,

I have my valve stems turned to parallel the centerline of the rim. I have been many thousands of miles with no problem except it sure is easy to check the tire pressure.

Rudy Legett
2003 Foretravel U320 4010
ISM11 450 hp Allison 4000R
Factory Authorized Aqua Hot Repair Center
Southeast Texas Area
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#4

I have done this often. The pressure in the tire provides the seal and you can turn the stem as you like. Often it can be turned without loosening the nut. Be careful using metal extensions. The extensions must be supported going through the outer rim hole or vibration will wear a hole in them.

2001 Newell #579
tow a Honda Odyssey
fun car: 1935 Mercedes 500K replica
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#5

Bob,

If your's are like mine, I'm not sure I could get the nut loose enough to spin the stem without it completely coming loose. My stems stick far enough into the wheel holes that it would probably require a tilting of the stem as well to get it out of the hole. If you decide to take it to a shop, have them install the short straight stems instead of just spinning yours. Those will work even better than the long ones spun. Next time I do tires, that's what I'm going to have installed in my outer duals.

06 M450LXi 3 slide
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#6

i hate those stems that point backwards. i had a short stem installed just pointing out to make it easy to get at and fill.

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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#7

I had Newell turn my stems around. Much easier and I never loose my pressure sensor cap now!
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#8

Thanks Guys for your input. I don't have time to do it now, I'm leaving for Las Vegas today. I'll try to turn them around before I return. I spend the winter at Sam's Town Casino RV Park on Boulder Hwy. Come by and visit.

Bob & Peg Standeford
1999 Newell #516 Series 60 DD 2 Slides
2004 Saturn Wagon
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#9

If the valve stem goes through the slot in the wheel you may not be able to turn it. If you do then make sure you turn it clockwise so it doesn't loosen up too much.
It would be better to have a tire shop do it. A lot of truck stops have tire service.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
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