Is it possible for beads to get stuck in valve stem causing air to leak when cap is removed? If so, is there a trick to clear them?
Is it possible for beads to get stuck in valve stem causing air to leak when cap is removed? If so, is there a trick to clear them?
Yes. Just blow air back into the stem and it should clean them out.
OK, thanks guys!
works awsome & seals holes had hole in rear tire had to fill everyday after that never lost presure & no weights on tires is smoothier to![]()
Must be a pretty rare occurence. I run beads in 6 different vehicles and have yet to experience a bead stuck in a valve stem.
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I've been running beads for a while now too. Love them and no more weights for the stupid tire changer dude to spin on my wheel and scratch up the finish. Never had a problem with them in the stem.
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When checking tire pressure just make sure the valve stem is at 3 or 9 o'clock position. That will keep the beads out of the stem. Also just to be safe, blow a quick blast of air into the tire before checking.
Hope this helps