Tyre valve stem leak

[Mottie]

He confirmed changing of valves when changing tyres. That makes him a more experienced expert than you.

The rubber valve stem hardens with age so it’s not really worth sodding about with. They should always be replaced whenever the tyre is taken off for repair or replacement.

#3 my first post in this thread. I guess you can’t read….

Keep digging.

 

[DiyNutJob]

#3 my first post in this thread. I guess you can’t read….

Keep digging.

Post #3 incorrectly asserted old valves for new tyres. freddiemercurystwin correctly confirmed that would not be the case.

 

[Mottie]

Post #3 incorrectly asserted old valves for new tyres. freddiemercurystwin correctly confirmed that would not be the case.

Post #1 never said anything about a new stem being fitted. Carry on, you’ll soon get to 10 pages.

 

[DiyNutJob]

Post #1 never said anything about a new stem being fitted. Carry on, you’ll soon get to 10 pages.

Post #1 stated new tyres from shop. You incorrectly inferred old valves. This shows you literally have no experience. You may be an "expert" in the class room, but you are a beginner in the real world.

 

[Mottie]

Post #1 stated new tyres from shop. You incorrectly inferred old valves. This shows you literally have no experience. You may be an "expert" in the class room, but you are a beginner in the real world.

Yep. New TYRES. No mention of valves. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada. You are even below the knowledge of a beginner.

 

[DiyNutJob]

You are even below the knowledge of a beginner.

Where does it say I can't be below the knowledge of a beginner? Let's get the ranking right shall we?

Expert: freddiemercurystwin
Beginner: Mottie
Less than beginner: DiyNutJob

 

[Mottie]

Troll on son, troll on.

How much have you spent so far on a job that should cost you nothing?

 

[DiyNutJob]

Troll on son, troll on.

How much have you spent so far on a job that should cost you nothing?

£50'ish. It's all in the thread. But, you just can't be bothered to read. My money is mine. It's none of your concern.

 

[Mottie]

Anyone with hands on experience of stems can offer some advise on this?

After plenty have given it, we end up with:

It's none of your concern.

Don’t come on here asking for advice then. Simple. Maybe too simple for you.

 

[DiyNutJob]

Two can play that game.

I am

a beginner.

 

[fixitflav]

I have a leak on one of the stems around the stem rubber.

I know this has been done to death, but how do you know? Soapy water bubble test?

I've always been sceptical about need for a new valve at each tyre change, just something to get a few more ££ out of you. Valve in rim should last the life of the car IMO, and if the core leaks it can be replaced. Years ago when I was short of cash I refused new valves, nowadays I can't be bothered and it looks a bit parsimonious, so I go along with it.

But my current car has tyre pressure sensors installed in the valves (works very well). Tyre fitters don't mention changing them, but I don't suppose the seal into the rim is any less likely to leak than conventional valves.

 

[DiyNutJob]

The valve has a chance of being disrupted/destroyed when contacting the tensioned bead during tyre mounting and dismounting.

 

[Mottie]

The valve has a chance of being disrupted/destroyed when contacting the tensioned bead during tyre mounting and dismounting.

So the new valve could be disrupted/destroyed when contacting the tensioned bead during tyre mounting?

 

[DiyNutJob]

So the new valve could be disrupted/destroyed when contacting the tensioned bead during tyre mounting?

Yes, student, that's a good question. Perhaps one day you will grow into an expert given hard work and diligence.

 

[Mottie]

So the new valve could be disrupted/destroyed when contacting the tensioned bead during tyre mounting?

Yes