milo9rat Posted September 8, 2019 Report 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
BobT-47P15 Posted September 8, 2019 Report 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
58prostreet Posted September 8, 2019 Report 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
milo9rat Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks to both.. That's a big help... Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Posted September 9, 2019 Keep a close eye on the rim centers when running radials, they can crack 1 Quote
soth122003 Posted September 9, 2019 Report 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
milo9rat Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Posted September 9, 2019 I think those^^ are for round holes and my holes are oval.. But thanks anyway... Quote
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