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Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels

Posted By: fury4speed

Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/19/21 04:41 PM

What’s the correct number for valve stems for a 15X7 1970 rallye wheel , Thanks
Posted By: moparx

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/20/21 05:12 PM

i can't help you with the "correct" number for the stem. however, nothing irritates me more than guys that use, or have installed, a stem that is WAY too long ! tsk
that includes ALL types of wheels, be they steel without caps or covers, trim rings, mags of all kinds, wheel covers, etc.
to me, nothing looks worse than a valve stem sticking out in the breeze. it sticks out like a sore thumb.
i use a stem that is just enough length to be usable with whatever wheel setup is being used.
remember now, this is just my opinion. your mileage will vary.
beer
Posted By: Mastershake340

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/21/21 03:30 PM

keep in mind with trim rings they used extensions to make the valve long. The valve itself wasn't long, but an extension was threaded on the valve to extend the valve out far enough outside the ring to help make adding air with a nozzle easier.
While you are at it, if you are setting up wheels and tires for a show car, make sure your tire installer lines up the valve with the Wingfoot on the Goodyear letters on the polyglas tire. devil
Posted By: 440lebaron

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/21/21 03:48 PM

2073355 1.5 OAL with plactic extensions in glove box
Posted By: fury4speed

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/22/21 12:17 AM

Thanks for the info , how long are the plastic extensions , the 1.5 mentioned are 1 1/2 long
Posted By: TJP

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/22/21 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by Mastershake340
keep in mind with trim rings they used extensions to make the valve long. The valve itself wasn't long, but an extension was threaded on the valve to extend the valve out far enough outside the ring to help make adding air with a nozzle easier.
While you are at it, if you are setting up wheels and tires for a show car, make sure your tire installer lines up the valve with the Wingfoot on the Goodyear letters on the polyglas tire. devil


Wow I had forgotten all about the plastic extensions spank beer
Posted By: Dcuda69

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/22/21 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by TJP
Originally Posted by Mastershake340
keep in mind with trim rings they used extensions to make the valve long. The valve itself wasn't long, but an extension was threaded on the valve to extend the valve out far enough outside the ring to help make adding air with a nozzle easier.
While you are at it, if you are setting up wheels and tires for a show car, make sure your tire installer lines up the valve with the Wingfoot on the Goodyear letters on the polyglas tire. devil


Wow I had forgotten all about the plastic extensions spank beer


Me too...from a practical standpoint they suck! Worked at a tire store in the early 80s...I remember taking many of them off due to leaks.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Correct Valve Stems Rallye Wheels - 05/22/21 05:52 PM

and replacing the plastic ones with genuine "dill" brand metal extensions. up
we did that on an ongoing basis when i worked at a body shop from 1968-1972.
beer
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