Spare tire pressure maint.

[AK602]

Hey I am sure many of you have come across having to drop the spare tire to check the pressure, especially those with sensors. Well I am currently working for a bmw dealer and bmw actually makes a tire valve extension that allows you to ectend the valve through the wheel and check it easily. i have to drop the tire and put it on I will report back

 

[AK602]

oops

sorry here is the part number
51-71-8-401-741 list for $16.50

 

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If you use a small gage you do not need to remove a tire. Better yet use flex hose attachment for gage. O yea, i did not mention you have to climb under the back of the truck:

 

[jharris2]

If you use a small gage you do not need to remove a tire. Better yet use flex hose attachment for gage. O yea, i did not mention you have to climb under the back of the truck:

How do you get the flex in there without having to lower the tire? I haven't figured that out yet.

 

[AK602]

Once the hose is on the tire it staysthere until you need the tire.
I service my truck in my friends shop so youjust check it when its
onthe lift, use the tire guage on the end of the extensionhose.

 

[dancojgl]

How do you get the flex in there without having to lower the tire? I haven't figured that out yet.

Ok, so you have to lower the tire once...

—Dan

 

[AK602]

EXACTLY.........

 

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On Sports Ed whell, valve stem is in space between spokes, my gauge fits there just fine. Just checked, 31.5 psi.

 

[Mark86]

AK602, I sent you a PM a few days ago. Please check you PM's. Thanks!!