milo9rat Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 What kind of valve stems fit the oval holes in 53 Plymouth wheels?? I want to run radials without tubes.. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I think you can purchase the needed style valve stems from either a tire shop or a truck place. Several people are running radials on original style rims. Be sure to check the rivets joining the wheel center and outer......wire brush the inside of rim for smoothness where tire contacts it....paint the inside of the rim so it can act as a sealer. There have been some previous posts on this topic. I use radial tubes in my tires as I dont trust my wire wheels to not leak. Have had no problems with that system. The radials definitely improve handling......just harder to turn at low speeds like parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58prostreet Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Try patchboy.com. #17-501-OV. Brass oval stem, 1 1/2 in. for .625 hole. I have these in my '52 Dodge stock rims. Running Diamondback 215/15 radials for 5 or 6 years, and no problems. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo9rat Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks to both.. That's a big help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H P15 D30 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Keep a close eye on the rim centers when running radials, they can crack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soth122003 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I got mine from Wal-Mart. I believe these were the ones I got. Easy way is measure the valve stem hole and get the size you need. I believe these are over a !/2" wide. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Tire-Valve-Stems/16879934 Joe Lee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo9rat Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I think those^^ are for round holes and my holes are oval.. But thanks anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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