Tire/Innertube question


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Posted by MikeC on Monday, August 25, 2003 at 1:23PM :

Last summer I had new tires/tubes put on my 59 W200. I had taken the tires off and taken them to the tire shop to have the work done (it was easier than trying to drive the truck that far).

When I got them home I realized that the valve stem was different-the old valve stem made an immediate right angle where it came through the rim. The new valve stem has about a 1/2 inch rise out of the rim and then makes a right angle. The difference makes the valve stem press hard against the rear brake drums and has caused one of them to start leaking.

My problem is that I don't know the correct terminology when I am talking to tire shops over the phone. Is there a specific term for the amount of rise that a valve stem has before it makes a right angle? Are the valve stems like I need even made anymore? If not, any suggestions for a solution?

Thanks!



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