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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@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@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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<p>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 coll=
ective TR mind!). And as I mentioned, I'm about to replace the tires so thi=
s will just be part of the process.</p>
<p> Cheers!<br /> Lee</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
<p id=3D"reply-intro">On 2022-11-07 08:36, Greg Lemon wrote:</p>
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<div dir=3D"auto">Something like this work to check pressure, or is it too =
far in there to get the cap off? <a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Vi=
ctor-22-5-60108-8-Dial-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B009XAR2CM/ref=3Dasc_df_B009XAR2CM=
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el=3D"noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Victor-22-5-60108-8-Dial-=
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<div class=3D"v1gmail_attr" dir=3D"ltr">On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 8:27 AM rmf386=
0 rmf3860 <<a href=3D"mailto:bobfabie@gmail.com"; rel=3D"noreferrer">bobf=
abie@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</div>
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t: 1px #ccc solid; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div dir=3D"auto">Hi Lee,</div>
<div dir=3D"auto"> </div>
<div dir=3D"auto">The best solution is to have longer valve stems installed=
, but that requires dismounting the wheels. </div>
<div dir=3D"auto"> </div>
<div dir=3D"auto">The alternative you suggested should work, but my experie=
nce is they leak and often don't allow air to flow them to the shorter valv=
e stem. It may be worth a try. Otherwise, you'll just have to remove the be=
auty rings whenever you check the air pressure. </div>
<div dir=3D"auto"> </div>
<div dir=3D"auto">Bob</div>
<div><br />
<div class=3D"v1gmail_quote">
<div class=3D"v1gmail_attr" dir=3D"ltr">On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM <=
;<a href=3D"mailto:lee@automate-it.com"; rel=3D"noreferrer">lee@automate-it.=
com</a>> wrote:</div>
<blockquote class=3D"v1gmail_quote" style=3D"margin: 0 0 0 .8ex; border-lef=
t: 1px #ccc solid; padding-left: 1ex;">I've just switched from wire wheels =
to original TR6 wheels, although <br />with aftermarket chrome trim rings. =
But the wheels are fitted with <br />standard tire valve stems - and they d=
on't protrude beyond the cutout in <br />the trim rings. So it's almost imp=
ossible to fill the tire or use a <br />pressure gauge. (worth-1000-words p=
hoto attached)<br /><br />I'm assuming there are longer tire valve stems av=
ailable? I'm looking at <br />replacing the tires, so it's a particularly c=
onvenient time to get this <br />right. I've also seen valve stem "extender=
s" (one of my spare wheels had <br />one of these fitted) - but this does n=
ot look like a decent alternative. <br />Suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks!<br=
/> Lee</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
</div>
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