SuiteSuccess Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I am currently using Crossfires on my drive tires. I have the 3-Schrader valve style with TPMS on two. I am using the Crossfires because it was difficult for me to put the TPMS on the inner valve stem with my fat hands. Also easy to visually check pressures and air up. My question: is anyone aware of an inner tire metal high pressure valve stem that is long enough to extend through the front wheel hole WITHOUT using an extension. I’m finding that every three years or so I’ve needed to replace a Crossfire due to leaking at a cost of $85. Plus a real PITA to remove if you have to pull a tire to replace or flat repair. Someone suggested the braided extensions but an opinion I respect says they also tend to leak frequently. $85/3 yrs may just be a cheap price for the convenience. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I don't have the link at this moment but there are a couple of resources that I considered before. Do a search As it was, I used PrsssurePro tire sensors and I found that a 1" PVC pipe fit over the sensor and allowed =it to be screwen onto the inner dual stem. Quote Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Where are they leaking? I have the competing brand, Cat's Eye, and they're at least ten years old. However, I'm not using a TPMS on them, but I do have the braided stainless lines. Curious where the weak point is. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jaydrvr said: Where are they leaking? I have the competing brand, Cat's Eye, and they're at least ten years old. However, I'm not using a TPMS on them, but I do have the braided stainless lines. Curious where the weak point is. Jay Seems to be at main hub. I’ve got an old one I’m going to tear down and see if it may be 0-rings there. One I replaced under warranty actually cracked at the hub where the braided line inserted. Just wondering if the weight of the sensors is causing metal fatigue. Edited March 8, 2021 by SuiteSuccess Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 50 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said: Seems to be at main hub. I’ve got an old one I’m going to tear down and see if it may be 0-rings there. One I replaced under warranty actually cracked at the hub where the braided line inserted. Just wondering if the weight of the sensors is causing metal fatigue. Hmmmm.. I would be suspicious about that, too. My hubs are historically bulletproof. The seals need to be changed every third time and a tire guy snapped one of the line ends off for me, but those are the only issues I've had. Other than that, I generally change them on my trailer about every ten years as a precaution. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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