M/T Slick Tubes

[MB43]

The tubes in my slicks have "AIRCRAFT-TYPE REMOVABLE VALVE STEM" according to MT's web site.

Anybody know what this means? Or know how to remove the valve stem?

 

[BBLM23]

On mine the whole end of the valve stem can unscrew from the tube. On a "normal" stem you only unscrew the valve core.

 

[BBLM23]

Did you ever get an 8 3/4?

 

[MB43]

Do I have to pull the tube out of the tire to get the valve stems off?

And no, no 8-3/4 yet.

 

[onehellofadart]

i think you only unscrew the valve stem when your going to change the tube. :scratch:

 

[BBLM23]

Do I have to pull the tube out of the tire to get the valve stems off?

No.

I still haven't ordered a DANA. There is no racing this Wednesday, so the Dart is getting some work done. Hopefully I can go to a 30x13.5 tire. Then I have to figure out what gears and order the Dana...

 

[MB43]

Ok, I'll give it a shot.

Wish me luck!

 

[MB43]

Ok, I'll give it a shot.

Wish me luck!

Ok, they unscrewed without a problem.

But I still can't get the rest of the piece that's stuck inside it out.

Where can I get a replacement screw-in valve stem?

 

[MB43]

Well, here's something I didn't think of.

I called up Mickey Thompson, asked where I could a replacement stem. The guy said he'll drop it in the mail to me, no charge.

Don't know why I didn't think of calling them before. ;-)