![]() The problem with using this type of valve stem with liquid ballast is due to the way they are manufactured.These valve stems are NOT designed nor intended to be used with any liquid ballast. Air / Liquid stems are an industry standard for any liquid ballast.Īs the name implies, the air only stems are intended to be used for applications when air or nitrogen is the only thing that will be used to fill the tire.There are some other metal valve stem variants that dealers have used depending on the application (valve stem hole position, rim diameter, etc.).The upper portion, the Valve Core Housing that threads into the base, is referred to as a CH3 (Core Housing).The base portion of this valve is referred to in the industry as a TR218 style valve and is offered for both tubed or tubeless applications.They usually have a 2-piece construction which allows the upper half (the valve core housing), to be removed allowing access to the larger bore (the lower half), for faster and easier fluid installation and evacuation.Ĭomplete Air /Liquid Stem Cap & Valve Core Housing Removed Air / Liquid stems are designed specifically to be used with liquid ballast and are an industry standard for any liquid ballast.Air / Liquid stems are available for both tubed and tubeless applications. ![]() Those designed for air only, and those that are designed for air and liquid-sometimes referred to as Tractor or Wet valve stems. ![]() Generally, there are two basic types of valve steps. Here are some of the key points and a few pictures to illustrate what Rim Guard (and any liquid ballast) requires when it comes to a tire’s valve stems. Rim Guard Liquid Ballast Valve Stem Information
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