Valve Stem Extensions

[sims]

I have an 1845C and it has a combination of wheels with the valve stems on the inside and on the outside of the wheels. The only way I can fill/check the tires on the inside valve stems is to remove the wheel.

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck running valve stem extensions on their skid steer? I was thinking about getting a right angle extension and tucking it close to the rim so it wouldn't foul up on brush and sticks. Any suggestions?? Thanks.

SimS

 

[phil314]

Sounds like you've got the wrong rims on your machine. Having them on the inside is just plain wrong.
If it was me, I'd find a pair of correct used rims and swap the tires over.
Or I'd take the rim off, weld up the old stem hole, and drill a new one on the outside, then hose it down with some power tan.

I run valve extensions on my inside dually wheels. It's the only way to get to them.
It works but it still is a pain to check/fill them.

 

[sims]

Phil,
DOH! You make too much sense!! I guess I was over thinking the problem/solution. You're correct in that this old beast has two different types of rims . Next time I get a flat I'll convert /drill them out. Thanks.
SimS

 

[3X8]

Maybe someone has the wheels turned around or maybe you can just turn the wheels around? (If they are the type you can do that with)

 

[Rob Gunn]

If you do turn the rims around and have the tires off anyway, I would weld some stem protectors on. I just used a 2" length of 2x2 square steel tubing. I have done this on all of the 4 bobcats that I have had and it really helps. Especially when your bushing brush and have limps hitting the cab and tires.

 

[62oliver]

Definitely do what Rob Gunn said

 

[hosspuller]

Take the tires off before welding … See the thread welding on rims.

 

[sims]

10-4 on the welding a mounted tire. No bueno. I have been converting all my flat tubeless tires to tubes. So I will completely dismount the tire. Thanks.
SimS

 

[DIYDAVE]

 

[Old Doug]

You dont have to weld up the other holes they make plugs or just leave the old stems. Unless you are doing somethig real bad dont worry about stem potecters i have worked in a tire shop and its not a big deal.

 

[Bumpsteer]

Weld on a pipe nipple then you can put a cap on it, 100% protected.

Ed