For instance, I am buying some new tires that don't have the valve stems on them, so could I remove my existing valve stems from my used tires onto the new tires? Is this recommend at all? Is it safe? Is it possible? Can this be done? why or why not? thank you.
Ugh you could but you can buy new valve stems for about 25-50 cents each. I would use new ones.
valve stems are part of the rim only, they cost only 1.50 at the parts store and a tire/service place will charge you 5 dollars on each or include them with the price of mounting and balancing. new ones are suggested always when you mount another tire
Any reputable tire shop will install new valve stems when mounting new tires. This really sounds like somebody is messin with you. Anyone else in your area having similar problems?
I am having some problems understanding your question. Valve stems go in the rim not the tire. It is always advisable to replace the valve stem when replacing tires. Be more specific an we can give you a better answer.
Impossible. Tires don't have valve stems. Wheels do. For gosh sakes man, if your Mom ever taught you anything never re-use something that will eventually bite you in the butt. Old whipped out valve stems have tiny cracks which lead to leaks. It would cost you five times more than a simple valve stem if you had to break a tire down, replace a leaky valve stem, remount the tire, re-balance it and stick it back on the car. What is your economy $ thinking? Tell you what, if you ever see a tool for removing valve stems for re-use I'll eat it! Go hole hog and spend a big dollar or two and get past your idea.
