Valve stem failure

SilverHorse

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Anyone ever have this with thier tire? This morning I hear a hissing sound coming from my car and air is leaking from the stem.

 

sgarlic

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I never had it on either of my stangs, but if by chance it's just loose, you can buy the tool from walmart or target to screw it back in.

 

SilverHorse

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I'm not sure I can do that. It seems to come from the back of the rim. Of all the crap I've had happen to tires this has also never been one of them.

 

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bdcardinal

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its common for that to happen. i work in a tire shop and we see it all the time. especially if you rub against a curb or have annoying kids in your neighbourhood. whenever you get your tires replaced its always a good idea to have new valve stems put in.

 

SilverHorse

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It WAS a slow leak until I left work at around 8 tonight. Nothing like changing a tire in the rain. I went Hulk on that. Even turned green and ripped my clothes!

 

SilverHorse

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bdcardinal said:

its common for that to happen. i work in a tire shop and we see it all the time. especially if you rub against a curb or have annoying kids in your neighbourhood. whenever you get your tires replaced its always a good idea to have new valve stems put in.

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I paid to have that done when I bought the tires and I've never curbed the "dubs" Not really dubs though, just 17" polished factory wheels.