is there any way to change a valve stem without using a tire machine? im trying to find some way to do it in my dorm room because i dont have a ride to firestone and they close at 6, and i have class from 5-7:30
changing valve stem without a tire machine
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Bosko5.0
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or you could drill a 3 in hole in the tire and get it in that way unless you want to keep your tires.
to install you have to deflate tire push the tire in place stem in secure it try prying tire back onto rim inflate and done
to install you have to deflate tire push the tire in place stem in secure it try prying tire back onto rim inflate and done
You can very carefully (don't wanna screw up your brakes or wheel) lower the car down on a jack, using the brake rotor to break the bead on the tire, and pop the new one in that way. Some pliers are all you need to pull the old stem out. Same goes for popping a new one in.
thanks guys its all good, it was kinda a stupid question...i took the tire/rim off and had firestone change it for me...thanks
go-stang5.0
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Wow stangGT1995...sounds like you have done this before....But if you have one of those floor jacks that hit the floor as soon you turn the release valve...you could end up in a messy situation.
Yeah, I can be a MacGuyver of sorts when trying to make things work without the correct (expensive) tools...
Oh, and I did work at a Firestone nearly 10 years ago doing general service (tires, oil, brakes, minor other items), so I knew what had to be done to break the bead to swap the valve stem.
haha yea i used to work at firestone also, and i decided it was a terrible idea to work there any more...it was way to tiring and i felt like someones grease bitch...forget that, theres a difference between wrenching on your own car, and wrenching on someone elses
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