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01-28-2016, 10:18 PM | #1 |
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16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
I am thinking of replacing my old 600 x 16 tires with new radials and saw elsewhere on the forums that you should use radial tubes with them. I see from ads that most show a stem size on the tubes called a TR13 and state they are for 1/2 stem holes.
I also saw somewhere that shims are used for holes that are the larger type called TR15s. My wheels are 1935 Ford 16". Will I need shims for the tube stems, or will the TR13 stems that come with these tubes work ok. If I need shims, does anyone have a source as to where to get them? Thanks, Frank |
01-29-2016, 07:02 AM | #2 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
Just recently I was informed by others here that I did not need tubes with my 16s. Had the rims sand blasted smooth and painted, put on the new radials and no tubes.
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01-29-2016, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
What size and brand radials are you going to use?
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01-29-2016, 08:43 AM | #4 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
I have a plastic parts bin that I keep a few of these in. Don't no if this will help you. Just passing this along.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valve-Stem-S...RVvVpU&vxp=mtr |
01-29-2016, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
I just put 600-16 ww radials on my wheels. I ordered the tires and tubes at the same time and no mention was made about stem size. I had them mounted last week and they look great. I can't wait till spring to try them out. I ordered mine from Universal Tire in Hershey. I have heard that some of the tubes are defective but mine seem to be fine
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01-29-2016, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
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I don't know for sure that the hole in the rim is larger than 1/2 inch or not, so even with tubeless, it would seem that you would need a value that is big enough for the hole. So, can anyone verify how large the hole is for 16 inch 1935 Ford Wheels. Also some members do not recommend going tubeless. I think I would prefer to have tubes in mine. |
01-29-2016, 12:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
I run 215 75R16 ,Tubeless with out any problem.
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01-29-2016, 12:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
This will fit 16" rims. I have these in 4 in my 15" wheels and hole size is the same as 16"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-TR-415-Sn...uQh9wlOvYD4vuQ |
01-29-2016, 04:10 PM | #9 | |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
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01-29-2016, 08:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
ZZLegend, thanks for the link, I just ordered the value stems in case I go that way. They were cheap enough to have on hand. Still not sure which way I'll go.
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01-29-2016, 11:01 PM | #11 |
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Re: 16 inch inner tube stem size (shims?)
Ok. Good luck with it.
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