http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/635934/original/new-rubbers.jpg
I replaced my 34 X 10.50 X 15 6 ply LTB's on my red Sami with good, old fashioned, tried and true 33 X 12.50 X 15 8 ply TSL's. The 5th tire...aka-the spare...is an LTB that I warrantied out, so it was only 20 bucks or so.

WHAT?

Not a matching spare?

Well...

Oddly enough, thanks in part to that silly tape measure they use at Interco and wheel size ( 15 X 8 ), they are actually the exact same height, 33" on the nose. They are also less then 1" different in width. Go figure. Truly amazing ain't it.

So here's the cool part.
A Toyota buddy turned me onto these valve stems.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/635935/original/valve_1.jpg
They are actually spec'ed for filling tractor tires with water...and air. I've had them in waiting for a long time, waiting for the next tire change to install them. Because there's no way I'm taking apart 32 bolt bead locks unless I have too.

You will have to drill out your valve stem hole to 5/8 to fit them in. They are brass and use a taper and O ring for both sealing points. Here's how they beak down.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/635936/original/valve_2.jpg

I have used just about every type of air downs on the market, from Klune-V RAD's to small rocks and sticks. Some methods work better then others but none work as quickly as these little puppies.

They actually may work too well. I was able to air one of the 33's from 20 pounds to 0 in less then 15 seconds. The hole is big enough to see my best buddy threw.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/635938/original/valve_3.jpg

Here's what they look like installed with a Never-Loss valve stem cap.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/635939/original/valve_4.jpg

So...why do I like them better the RAD's? Cost.

RAD's are $20 - $25 each plus shipping. These just over 5 bucks after shipping.

So...where from.

Here---> http://www.myerstiresupply.com

-Scott

cool find!

F'in-A, Bubba! I see so many ree-tards (De-de-dee!) whose wheels have rubber stems with chromed metal sleeves--who the f%^k are they trying to kid? Now what you got--dat's da BOM! :chili And as the baby chick said, "Cheep! Cheep!" (Sorry. Couldn't resist.)

they do make those same bolt in valve stems in the regular diameter too. most tire places have them.. but wont put em on unless you ask for em. theyre made in chrome too.

I should get tthose bastids. they would fit my rims with out drilling. :toothless

cool valve stems. lets see a pic of those tires mounted up.

you just now telling me about these stems?? would have been nice to know when I was mounting mine jerk! :goodfinge

yes must see sami with 33x12.5s. next on the list is extending wheelbase riiiiight???

yes must see sami with 33x12.5s. next on the list is doubhling wheelbase riiiiight???

Fixed it Dustin. :toothless

Ditched the LTBs just for wider tires?

LTB sidewalls kinda suck

Went with the industrial big bore valve stems, those are nice. We use them on the big pay loaders at work.

you just now telling me about these stems?? would have been nice to know when I was mounting mine jerk! :goodfinge

yes must see sami with 33x12.5s. next on the list is extending wheelbase riiiiight???

I didn't know about them then. So GFYS.




I finished mounting the tires this afternoon. Not really much difference in the driveway at 18 pounds.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/636242/original/img_2204.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/636241/original/img_2203.jpg

Here's how much the bead lock ring protects the valve.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/636240/original/img_2202.jpg

-Scott

they look alot better than those 10.5s. will they clear when you stuff them

they do make those same bolt in valve stems in the regular diameter too. most tire places have them.. but wont put em on unless you ask for em. theyre made in chrome too.

your talking about regular steel stems....

he has fancy stems like we have on our tractors..........

i just never air my shit up, so i dont worry about fancy stems, but cool beans, never thought about using one of them.

whose wheels have rubber stems with chromed metal sleeves--who the f%^k are they trying to kid?

i have chrome sleeved valve stems, never knew it made me a retard that the shop (OMG! sears) threw them in for free.
i don't see HTF the type of valve stem i have matters

Did you ditch the LTB's just for the sidewall as Dustin mentioned, or was their another reason? I have been thinking about those new 35X12.5 LTBs their coming out with when I get the money, but I have also been looking pretty hard at some Pitbull Rockers..

Those are pretty cool

those are pretty nifty... thanks for postin em up

Did you ditch the LTB's just for the sidewall as Dustin mentioned, or was their another reason? I have been thinking about those new 35X12.5 LTBs their coming out with when I get the money, but I have also been looking pretty hard at some Pitbull Rockers..
Yeah man...

The side walls kind-a suck. I've punched holes in 4 of them and 3 of the ones that were replaced with the new TSL's had damage. I know I'm not easy on tires but 7 that were damaged in just over a year and a half, that's crap.

The really sucky part is they still had about 80% or better tread.

-Scott

I remember when you where talking them up....

good budget tire and better than any mtr or bfg but not up to par with normal swamper sidewall expectations

OTOH I have an SX with a cut down to the belts on the sidewall already. doesnt leak yet but.....good thing Ive got a warranty huh?