Valve stems on dually
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Valve stems on dually
My dealer suggested replacing the metal valve stems on the outside aluminum rims with high pressure rubber stems to prevent corrosion. Should I be concerned? I often carry a 4000lb truck camper. The metal valve stems seem to react with the aluminum rims . Are HP rubber stems safe?
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I've seen rubber ones blow out with over 60psi in them on hot days.
He does have a point with the steel ones corroding if they touch aluminum though - I would personally replace them with Aluminum ones.
Something like:
4 Universal Volk Racing Silver Forged Aluminum Valve Stem Caps Wheels Rims | eBay
He does have a point with the steel ones corroding if they touch aluminum though - I would personally replace them with Aluminum ones.
Something like:
4 Universal Volk Racing Silver Forged Aluminum Valve Stem Caps Wheels Rims | eBay
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I noticed that when I had replaced my tires @ 60k the replaced my valve stems w/ rubber ones. I am currently @ 125k and have had no issues with them. On my dually I run 65 to 70 lbs in the rears and have 7500 lbs on the rear axel every day.
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Thanks for the information. I also checked with a few tire shops and most of them felt the corrosion issue will occur around the valve stem due to clear coat failure. Either type of valve stem is fine. Liquid calcium and magnesium chloride applications are destroying our trucks!
Bob
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