Valve stem disappeared

[EdwardsKev]

So today I had a bush hogging and at some point I noticed my front right tire was flat. So I thought, put some green slime in and keep on gettin it. Well upon further inspection I noticed the valve stem missing. I assume this is something that can be bought and replaced? Local tire shop or tractor place?

Also what is everyone doing to their tires? Foam filled front liquid in rear? Tubes vs tubeless? Spare ready to go on the trailer?

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

They make valve stems that can be inserted without breaking the bead, they are more for emergencies as they are pricey. Take wheel off and any local tire shop can fix you up for a few bucks. Or it can be done at home with some ingenuity.

 

[jaxs]

Replacing stem might be the least of your problems,tire could be ruined from running flat. Take it to any tire shop for repair or call around for mobile tire service.

 

[DustyRusty]

Most likely the valve stem discentergrated from old age. You will also need to get a new tire to replace the old one because the side wall is damaged from running it flat. Might as well bite the bullet and buy to tires and put steel valve stems into the wheels. You can purchase steel valve stems on Amazon.

 

[Daren Todd]

They make valve stems that can be inserted without breaking the bead, they are more for emergencies as they are pricey. Take wheel off and any local tire shop can fix you up for a few bucks. Or it can be done at home with some ingenuity.

Last time I had a tire patched. It was less than $20. Seems like it would be similar for a new valve stem installed.

 

[mikester]

If you have to take the tire off consider welding some pipe valve protection onto the wheels before re-mounting the rubber.

 

[lynnmor]

If you have to take the tire off consider welding some pipe valve protection onto the wheels before re-mounting the rubber.

Look at the photo, there is protection.

 

[fried1765]

Look at the photo, there is protection.

YUP!

 

[dragfan66]

Green Slime is never the correct solution.

 

[Henro]

Also what is everyone doing to their tires? Foam filled front liquid in rear? Tubes vs tubeless? Spare ready to go on the trailer?

Foam filled front and liquid filled back on my B2910. Never regretted it over the last 22 years. Did it in reaction to getting flats on the front tires.

Four foam filled tires on my BX, since they are smaller tires and not outrageously expensive to foam fill. Punctures were the motivation there too. Happy camper there too for the last 20 years on the front, and probably 18 years on the back.

 

[DustyRusty]

The best tire protection device is your eye. Check tires and valves on a regular basis and you will have plenty advance notice when a valve stem needs replacement. Valve stems like any other rubber parts require regular checking and replacement.
Henro, your comments about foam filled tires is getting very old. You keep espousing foam filled tires every time anything concerning tires comes up. You have made your point of how much you love your foam filled tires, and the time has come to put those comments to bed, once and for all!

 

[fried1765]

The best tire protection device is your eye. Check tires and valves on a regular basis and you will have plenty advance notice when a valve stem needs replacement. Valve stems like any other rubber parts require regular checking and replacement.
Henro, your comments about foam filled tires is getting very old. You keep espousing foam filled tires every time anything concerning tires comes up. You have made your point of how much you love your foam filled tires, and the time has come to put those comments to bed, once and for all!

Yup!
Foam filled tires are NOT for everyone.
They give a terrible ride!
There are no springs/shocks on tractors.
Kinda like riding on the steel wheels of long, long ago.

 

[6869704x4]

Rubber valve stem?

https://www.amazon.com/AME-51025-Quick-Valve-Change/dp/B005K8E9FY/ref=asc_df_B005K8E9FY?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80126962059997&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726541088899&psc=1

 

[DustyRusty]

I have the tool you have posted to, and it was used to repair a broken valve stem on a water tank where the valve is installed prior to the bladders placement and the steel shell welded together. It works well but I don't see it as having much use on a tractor except for an emergency replacement of the valve stem.
For what that tool costs, I would suggest purchasing the 25 pieces of metal valve stems on Amazon for $26.09 and install them in place of the rubber valve stems, and you will never need to deal with them again unless you damage the metal stem.
Don't need 25 valve stems, then check the other offerings on Amazon that start at $6.00 for 4 metal valve stems. Planning on adding fluid to your tires, they also have metal valve stems for that purpose.

 

[Henro]

Henro, your comments about foam filled tires is getting very old. You keep espousing foam filled tires every time anything concerning tires comes up. You have made your point of how much you love your foam filled tires, and the time has come to put those comments to bed, once and for all!

Your negative comments are getting older! Rather than putting them to bed, I think you should put your negativity somewhere more permanent.

Go back and read the original post and note that the OP specifically asked about foam filled front tires.

Simple fact is that I’ve not got a flat on my front tires on either tractor since I foam filled them 20 or more years ago. Nor have I experienced any mechanical issues. This is an important data point for somebody who may not have much experience or knowledge of foam filled tires.

It’s common sense that I have no interest in whether a person has foam filled tires or not. But if they ask a question that is specific along those lines, I’m happy to offer my experience. And if they have not considered that option, I also have no problem, offering my experience for them to consider.

I would like to think that most people do not think of that as a negative.