Air down valves

[890man]

I used to pull mine but have fumbled them a few times. I have spares as well but it sucks to have to air back up before wheeling because you couldnt get the new one in before going too far. Its good to carry spare valves anyway. I had a leaky one after some grit got in there. A little spit in there and it started to bubble.

 

[malteserunner]

I've never lost a core, using the Currie deflator. It is captured inside the tool.

No problems with dirt etc., in the stem either, since I use valve caps.

I used to just pull the core, and listen to the tone of the air coming out (whistle), then put it back in and check pressure. I got good at that, and would get within a couple pounds of where I wanted it.

I had a few extra bucks, and picked up my Currie deflator, a few years ago. It was money well spent.

 

[AaronM33]

No problems with dirt etc., in the stem either, since I use valve caps.

I used to just pull the core, and listen to the tone of the air coming out (whistle), then put it back in and check pressure. I got good at that, and would get within a couple pounds of where I wanted it.

^ this method is free. Get a tool truck valve core screwdriver and it's even easier.

 

[jonheld]

Yours goes to 11?

duh.

 

[cartercd]

I use these screw on deflators. Cheap and reliable.

"Simply screw the deflators to the valve stems, the further you screw them on the faster the pressure is released. Use any standard air gauge on top of Deflator, when desired pressure is reached, simply unscrew the Deflator from the valve stem and screw it back on to the Deflator key chain. They are easy to setup and you can air down all four tires at the same time."