Eddles -
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Originally Posted by Eddles
Cheers for help. Unfortunately, nearly all tires I'm looking at isn't in tirerack.com - I guess European tires isn't as common in the US.
But anyway. How do I ask for the valves? "Please fit better quality valves" is sufficient?
Thanks for your time!
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Rats. I wish there were a "tyrerack.co.uk" for you.
I googled around, and I think the terminology would be "high pressure valve stems" :
SELECTING PROPER VALVE HARDWARE - May 6, 2002
http://www.techtirerepairs.com/tech_...0Issue%202.pdf
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Valve Stems – snap-in valve stems for passenger tires have a maximum air pressure rating of 65 psi (4.5 bars). This will allow snap-in valves to be used in all passenger and some light truck applications.
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Valve Stems – TR600HP series valves for wheels with .453” valve holes and TR800HP series valves for wheels with .625” valve holes. These valves are designed for the higher air pressure of many of today’s light truck tires. These valve stems have a maximum rating of 100 psi (6.9 bars). Another alternative to a TR600HP valve would be a TR416 clamp-in valve. This type of valve must be used when using a metal extension and when the rim thickness is greater than .205” (5.2mm). The TR416 valve is used for wheels with .453” valve holes. Snap-in valve stems for passenger tires have a maximum air pressure rating of 65 psi (4.5 bars). This will not allow snap-in valves to be used in most light truck applications.
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But, the above might not work if the *size* of the higher PSI valve stem is not compatible. I just don't know.
Let's wait for CapriRacer to chime in, he has the expert knowledge.
CarloSW2