[6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels

[lee at automate-it.com]

Thanks for the suggestions - and yes, I found that longer ones are easy 
to get just about anywhere (but I asked here first because I trust the 
collective TR mind!). And as I mentioned, I'm about to replace the tires 
so this will just be part of the process.

  Cheers!
  Lee

On 2022-11-07 08:36, Greg Lemon wrote:

> Something like this work to check pressure, or is it too far in there 
> to get the cap off?  
> https://www.amazon.com/Victor-22-5-60108-8-Dial-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B009XAR2CM/ref=asc_df_B009XAR2CM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316708741155&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16443411556251352787&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024740&hvtargid=pla-598947080609&psc=1
> 
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 8:27 AM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> Hi Lee,
> 
> The best solution is to have longer valve stems installed, but that 
> requires dismounting the wheels.
> 
> The alternative you suggested should work, but my experience is they 
> leak and often don't allow air to flow them to the shorter valve stem. 
> It may be worth a try. Otherwise, you'll just have to remove the beauty 
> rings whenever you check the air pressure.
> 
> Bob
> 
> On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM <lee at automate-it.com> wrote: I've just 
> switched from wire wheels to original TR6 wheels, although
> with aftermarket chrome trim rings. But the wheels are fitted with
> standard tire valve stems - and they don't protrude beyond the cutout 
> in
> the trim rings. So it's almost impossible to fill the tire or use a
> pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words photo attached)
> 
> I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems available? I'm looking 
> at
> replacing the tires, so it's a particularly convenient time to get this
> right. I've also seen valve stem "extenders" (one of my spare wheels 
> had
> one of these fitted) - but this does not look like a decent 
> alternative.
> Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks!
> Lee
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