We're buying new tires for our LD which have The Tire Man valve stems on the rear tires. The rubber grommets are at least 8 years old and should be replaced. I've not been successful finding these on the Borg website or on several other tire websites. Does anyone have a source for grommets?
If I'm not able to replace just the grommets, then I'll need to buy a set of extensions for the rear tires. These seem to be the extensions I'll need ... DL1FC Chrome Duallyvalve Kit (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/product/273/dl1fc-chrome-duallyvalve-dl1fc)
Are the front tire valves valve like the following? TV-416LF Ford Cut-Away Series Valve - Nickel Finish (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/product/514/tv416lf-ford-cutaway-series-valve-nickel-finish-hatv416lf)
Thank you LDOF for any guidance.
Edit: This following kit has both front and back. DL1FCFR Chrome Duallyvalve Kit w/ Front Stems (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/product/7844/dl1fcfr-chrome-duallyvalve-front-stems-dl1fcfr)
This is the kit Borg Tire sells, the rubber grommet is called a stabilizer.
Duallyvalve Information (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/page/266-266/duallyvalve-information)
I would give Borg a call and see if they sell the stabilizers separately.
See if they can supply new rubber washers for the stems. If the grommets are rotted, the stem's washers may be rotted too.
Larry
This is the kit Borg Tire sells, the rubber grommet is called a stabilizer.
Duallyvalve Information (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/page/266-266/duallyvalve-information)
I would give Borg a call and see if they sell the stabilizers separately. See if they can supply new rubber washers for the stems. If the grommets are rotted, the stem's washers may be rotted too.
I called Borg and someone said they'd call me back since they were short on CS. I'm beginning to think the solution is all new hardware just to be overly cautious. I don't know ... maybe? I need to sleep on it.
"Are the front tire valves valve like the following? TV-416LF Ford Cut-Away Series Valve - Nickel
Hi Ed & Margie,
I recently got the Dually kit for my round hand hole wheels and the front stems had a slight bend to make them easier to reach with the wheel trim in place.
My service shop was really impressed with the Borg kit. "Best tire stems we've ever seen!" and they were going to check on becoming a retailer for their many RV customers. (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/product/514/tv416lf-ford-cutaway-series-valve-nickel-finish-hatv416lf)
I called Borg and someone said they'd call me back since they were short on CS. I'm beginning to think the solution is all new hardware just to be overly cautious. I don't know ... maybe? I need to sleep on it.
That's exactly what I would do....I'd sleep better knowing I had all new installed
I bought new rubber washers and stabilizers from Borg, I don’t have the specifics but they are available. Keep looking on their website.
Just as a follow-up, Borg CS called me back this morning and helped me to order grommets, stabilizers, and Loctite for six (6) tires. Total cost to include FedEx shipping was $39. The online sales person (Kelly) was especially kind and immensely helpful. I’m a happy LD Camper. 😍