Tyre Valve Query.

[Hoover.]

I need some help here as this is not my area of expertesse (neither is spelling)....

I have metal valves on my OZ multispoke wheels, however at present the air is being held in by the dust caps Is there a tool I can get tighten the valves ??????

[DonnyMac]

Yes, his name's Dave and he works at Quick-Fit

Sorry couldn’t resist.

[rev-erend]

No - you need to take the tyre off.

You tighten the valve front by holding the back.. normally !

If you are going to do this - you might as well put some new metal valves in there..

[Hoover.]

Just what I didn't want to hear ...... oh well .... off to tyre fixer type place....

Cheers

Hoover

[Hoover.]

the more i think about it there must be away of winding the valva back in....

[AntonyJ]

Hoover. said:

the more i think about it there must be away of winding the valva back in....

The actual valve itself is screwed in from the outside.
I would imagine if you ask your friendly little tyre shop they will remove the dust cap and pop in a new valve internal bit.
The actual valve body will need the tyre removing to change of course.

[Hoover.]

AntonyJ said:

Hoover. said:

the more i think about it there must be away of winding the valva back in....

The actual valve itself is screwed in from the outside.
I would imagine if you ask your friendly little tyre shop they will remove the dust cap and pop in a new valve internal bit.
The actual valve body will need the tyre removing to change of course.

Cheers Antony just what I wanted to know ......

The valves are actually still there.... just not screwed all the way in position, for some reason my two front ones have decided to unscrew themselves

Edited to say all fixed with a £3.50 tool from Motor Factors.... tool will reside in glove box so ready for next time

Edited by Hoover. on Tuesday 5th June 23:12