Thread: Tire Stems
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Old 02-28-2021, 12:01 PM   #7
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Default Re: Tire Stems

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick View Post
Why are the stems so tall? Having trouble servicing without bending them over, which I don't think should be done.
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That's a good question that I have asked myself every time I check my tires. Mine are the rubber stems. Are the metal stems shorter.

Which brings up another question; Has anyone ever used a motorcycle tube in a model A tire? Is it even feasible? I see Coker has a tube with a 1½" tall stem.
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