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[quote=JohnES][quote=Edchris177][quote=JohnES] I replace the valve stems with new ones pumped them up and they still leaked..   I "slimmed them" as we say... and a year later they are still holding the  --> [/quote]
John, did you replace the valve stem yourself, or is it a tire shop job?
I have one tire with a very slow leak, & I only use my Trax a couple times a year, but I thought I’d change the stem.
Can you break the bead yourself? I have tool for pulling new stem.[/quote]

You don't need to take the tire off to replace the valve stem..  Manny, Moe, and Jack can hook ya up with a complete kit...

However, before you do any of that.... change out the actual Schrader valve that is inside the valve stem... about 80% of my leak problems have been solved by just doing this.  They get corroded out if they are not caped.

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Also when you put the caps on, give the treads a little rub or silicon or water proof grease to help keep he water out...[/quote]

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