Tire Extender Replacements April 19, 2019, 06:11:36 pm My tire extenders got holes in them so now I need new ones & don't have time for LazyDaze to do the snail mail thing. Has anyone bought them from Amazon & can tell me which ones to get? I don't see any that have the curved top to them. Thank you for any info! Rose
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #1 – April 19, 2019, 06:37:49 pm Rose, these are not extenders; they are 'dually valves' that replace the OEM valves in the rear wheels. The valve for the inside dual is about 4" long; it reaches through the holes in the outside dual wheel. The valve for the outside dual is a U-shape; the configuration of each valve allows its valve end to present to the outside of the outer dual to allow for simple and convenient checking of tire pressure and airing (to the correct pressures determined by the weight of the rig.) Call the number on the website, tell them what rig you have, and they will tell you what set to order. The valves are not difficult to install, but the installer needs to 'read and heed' the instructions and not leave off any kit parts, e.g., the rubber support grommets for the inside dual.Duallyvalve Kits for Ford, GM, Dodge - Class C 4 Likes
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #2 – April 19, 2019, 06:59:31 pm What is the difference between dually valves & extenders? They look the same.
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #3 – April 19, 2019, 07:19:11 pm "What is the difference between dually valves & extenders?"----Maybe the 'difference' is in the terminology. Valve extenders are rubber hoses, often encased in stainless steel mesh, that attach to the original valve stems in the wheel and extend to the outside of the wheel. The valve end of the hose is usually attached to a wheel cover. The most common issue with valve extenders is that they leak; if the connection of the extender is not firmly and completely seated on the valve, or if the hose is twisted/kinked, the hose attachment will leak air.Long and U-shaped valves are not extenders; they are not rubber hoses. They are brass or stainless steel replacements for the original valves, and are configured in a U-shape for the outer dual and a long valve for the inner. This is a photo of a valve extender:Amazon.com: Ninth-City 2pcs 304 Stainless Steel 7"/180mm Tire Tyre Valve...The link to the 'dually valve kit' given in my previous post shows the long and U-shaped valves. 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #4 – April 19, 2019, 08:16:28 pm Dear thread follower,Another source for brass or chrome valve extenders can be found below. I originally had the Tire Man valve extenders on my rig but when I added the Tire Minder system, they proved to be too short. As we all know, the tireman, Chuck, is no longer with us but I did find another source for solid brass extenders here in California.Borg Equipment and Supply - Your Tireshop Supply1(818)352-8717 work1(800)300-2674 toll free1(818)352-8119 work faxemail: support@yourtireshopsupply.com7317 Foothill BlvdTujunga, CA 91042I dealt with Kelly and she seemed very knowledgeable and friendly at ext. 111Best,Gary
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #5 – April 19, 2019, 08:57:50 pm Gary, ‘Your Tire Shop Supply’ , aka, Borg, is the link I included in my first post. 😉 I do wonder what happened to Chuck Carvitto’s stock of long valves after he passed away? 1 Likes
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #6 – April 20, 2019, 01:33:47 am Quote from: Joan - April 19, 2019, 08:57:50 pmI do wonder what happened to Chuck Carvitto’s stock of long valves after he passed away?His website is still online, wonder if someone else has taken over the site or he paid for a multi-year subscription for the website?With so much of the digital world being up in the cloud, can an internet business be run from heaven?Tire-Man: Home PageBorg has the kits and individual stems are available in various lengths. With any of the kits, external TPMS sensors may require trimming of the wheel covers.A Dremmel tool, with a sanding drum, can be used to trim the wheel covers. With the Tireman kit, all four of our LD's wheel covers needed trimming to fit the sensors. It's well worth the effort to have the TPMS.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #7 – April 20, 2019, 10:01:15 am I don't know why Chuck's site is still up, but after he passed away, I tried all the contact information available several times, including a couple sources not on the website, to get a spare valve kit; I never received a response. 1 Likes
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #8 – April 20, 2019, 11:24:54 am Dear Joan,When I first read your original post, I clicked on the link from my phone and didn’t enlarge your link enough to read that it was the same source! Lol! Mea Culpa!I believe when I had all my “tire man” stems replaced I kept my old brass stems. I will check when I return home in a few days. If so, I will gladly give you a spare or two!Gary
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #9 – April 20, 2019, 02:31:33 pm No problem, Gary! Thank you for the 'stem' offer, but I did keep the valve stems that were still whole, so I'm good. (I also kept the installation instructions that Chuck sent with the replacement kit!)
Re: Tire Extender Replacements Reply #10 – August 28, 2019, 12:23:21 pm On my ‘85 TK (which did not have wheel covers), I did not have extenders or metal replacement valves. Instead, I used one of those trucker type double-sided air chucks. Is that not a viable option on newer LD’s with wheel covers?
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