[TR] [6pack] Tire valve stems - TR6 original wheels

[Greg Lemon]

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!
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