Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I picked up a new inner tube to fix this flat tire. But there's a big rubbery type plug around the valve stem.
I've changed bicycle inner tubes before, but I've never seen a tire with this rubber plug. How are these tubes replaced?
Or is the tire considered a "tubeless" one. Maybe I should have picked up a bottle of that green slimey sealer instead.

That is a tubeless tire, you can put a tube in it... It may be a fight, Small tires are hard to hold and slip off the rim. You are best if you get it completely off the rim and check the inside for sharp welds on the steel rim and inspect the inside of the tire for sharp things (nails, steel wire). be sure the "bead" is clean and straight, no big dents..

A tubed tire is easier to seal with grean stuff.

but what does this fit? I have found that by the time I need a new tire/ tube for some older piece of stuff around the yard..(years)... That sometimes it is easier to go to Harbor Freight and buy a new rim and tire assy(with tube)...The tire is new,, the rim is split(meaning rim is two pieces, I can unbolt it, rather than fight it off the rim)...

Anyway, check out what they have. To get the plug out grab it with pliers and pull with all your might. They lock in a groove and are one time use only..


Check out check out this link...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=30900


Good Luck.

Friiy

I dipped the tire in the kitchen sink. The leak appears to be coming from the valve. Autozone has a kit with &quot;replacement valve cores&quot; and a tool. <BR><BR><BR><BR>So does the entire rubber grommet come out or am I looking to just replace valve core (shiny metal part) that sticks down inside the stem?<BR><BR>

Interesting. That entire tire is less than the cost of the inner tube I purchased. I'm confused. Why do they make tubeless tires for these little wheels? Seems like a lot of work.

That kit only is made to repair and threads on the valve stem and remove and replace the valve core....

Yeah , I know what you mean about tire and tube cost.  Harbor Freight has few others in ther selection...

alright,

Good Luck,

Friiy

So far so good. I replaced the stem core (cost $2) last night and this morning the tire still had air. We'll see how long it holds up.