Geoffroy Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hello, I am a rookie. How I am supposed to inflate the tire when the tip is in the groove (see the picture) ? Can I twist it without damaging it, or have some kind of extension to fix in it my inflator ? Any idea ? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 You can get one of these valve extenders which help. I don't have a cap on my Ninebot valve as it's pretty hard to reach. https://www.speedyfeet.co.uk/collections/ninebot-one-parts/products/160mm-valve-extension Other people buy one of these which helps. You can bend the valve up a little from the rim without problems I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 You don't realize it, but you have it good compared to some wheels (e.g. MSuper V3). It's usually OK to pull the valve slightly away from the rim, enough to get the hose attachment on. Do not twist the valve because that's the weakest part of the tube and you could rupture it. Use just enough pressure to move it just enough to get the hose on it (or an adapter such as @Hunka Hunka Burning Love recommends, which I actually use on all of my wheels). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acturbo Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 51 minutes ago, Geoffroy said: Hello, I am a rookie. How I am supposed to inflate the tire when the tip is in the groove (see the picture) ? Can I twist it without damaging it, or have some kind of extension to fix in it my inflator ? Any idea ? Thank you My ACM is easy. On the MSuper its a different story. What I do is just let most of the air out of the tire so I have more play with the valve to get the chuck on. Then just fill it up to desired PSI and remove chuck. Simple, easy, no money involved.................................................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffroy Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hello, thank you all of you, for your valuable advises, I will make it on practice tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augus Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 TPMS Tire Valve Stem Brass Metal Tire Valve Extension For Moto Truck Motorcycle Car 100mm/ 140mm/150mm/200mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je77 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I'm having a similar issue. I bought a little angle adaptor. Screwing it on basically deflated the tire. I was then able to inflate the tire using my mechanical bike pump to the PSI I wanted. However, removing the angle adaptor let out a lot of air. Now I have no idea what the pressure actually is. I'm not sure I can manage holding one of these valve extensions onto the valve at the same time that I pump the bike pump. Do I have to get an electrical bike pump along with one of these extensions? Or, is there one of these extensions that can be clipped on and off quickly enough that it won't let out too much air? For instance, would this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je77 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 An update: The CyclePump Clip-On 90° Valve Stem Extension that I posted about works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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