msaltzman14
Active Member
Hey All-
After an unexpected flat tire, my A&P suggested I increase the frequency of checking my tire pressure, as the tubes we're using seem to be underperforming in terms of holding air.
But what a pain in the *** it is to check the pressure! With the little holes in my wheel pants, it's a two man job to perfectly align each wheel with the nozzle, use needle-nose pliers to take the cap off, then attach a stem extender etc.
Has anyone solves this? Are people just making much larger holes in the pant to access the valve? Any issues with structural rigidity when you increase the diameter of the hole?
Tips appreciated!
Mike
After an unexpected flat tire, my A&P suggested I increase the frequency of checking my tire pressure, as the tubes we're using seem to be underperforming in terms of holding air.
But what a pain in the *** it is to check the pressure! With the little holes in my wheel pants, it's a two man job to perfectly align each wheel with the nozzle, use needle-nose pliers to take the cap off, then attach a stem extender etc.
Has anyone solves this? Are people just making much larger holes in the pant to access the valve? Any issues with structural rigidity when you increase the diameter of the hole?
Tips appreciated!
Mike