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SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA (Con't)
1-8. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES (Con't).
k. VALVE STEMS (Con't).
(6) Rim Mounted, Tubeless Tire, Clamp-in Valve Stems. Clamp-in tubeless tire valve
stems are used primarily on passenger car and light trucks. This valve stem is mounted on tubeless tire
rims through a circular hole of controlled dimension. The valve stem is airtight at the base through the
clamping action of the ring washer and hex nut.
(7) Rim Mounted, Tubeless Tire, Clamp-in, Double-Bent Valve Stems. Clamp-in, double-
bent tubeless tire valve stems have an extra low vertical height. They are attached to the rim by
tightening the hex nut against the rim. This ensures an airtight seal at the base of the valve stem.
(8) Rim Mounted, Air-Liquid, Tubeless Tire, Clamp-in, Valve Stems. Clamp-in, air-
liquid tubeless tire valve stems are used with tubeless tires that require liquid for traction. The valve
stem is all-metal and mounted on the rim through a circular hole of controlled dimension. The valve
stem is sealed at the base through the clamping action of the ring washer and the hex nut.
(9) Rim Mounted, Large Bore, Tubeless Tire, Clamp-in, Valve Stems. Clamp-in, large
bore tubeless tire valve stems are available in three types: straight type, swivel type, and non-swivel
type. Large-bore valve stems are used on rims for very large earthmover tires. They permit rapid
inflation and deflation of tires. An airtight seal is formed by the rubber washer when the mounting hex
nut is tightened.
(10) Rim Mounted, Tubeless Tire, Snap-in, Valve Stems. Snap-in tubeless tire valve stems
are used extensively with passenger car and light trucks. This type of valve stem is mounted on
tubeless tire rims through a circular hole of controlled dimension. The valve stem is encased in a
heavy, pear shaped rubber cover. The base of the valve stem is shaped like a mushroom head and
below the threaded shank there is a slight ridge. When the valve stem is properly installed, the edge of
the rim valve hole will be between the mushroom head and the ridge forming an airtight seal.
