johntelling Report post Posted December 13, 2011 When I had the tires on my RV replaced, the installer used new valves, which appear to have a little ball bearing in the end instead of valve caps. I am having difficulty putting air in the tires now. Does this type of valve require a special inflator? Thanks, JT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 JT, Did you have EQUAL or other "in tire" balancing product used? If so, they do require a special valve so the product does not clog the valve and lead to leaks. In any case if you are near where they were installed, go by the dealer and have them address the issue. And, if on the road find a truck/HD tire store that handles the same brand tire. Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johntelling Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Brett, Yes, they used Equal when balancing the tires. . I will have to ask them if they used the right valves! thanks for your response! JT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlpeterson Report post Posted December 14, 2011 JT- Call Lori at Equal and she can answer your question: 717-496-0536 . I had the same problem, she sent me some new valve cores with a filter, but they don't have a ball at the end. Carl Peterson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted December 14, 2011 I think the items with the ball ends are valve caps that are used by trucks where the valve chuck will hang on the stem without holding on to it. This a special valve chuck. The ball recesses to allow air flow in or out of the valve stem without removing the cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-677946 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 Did they look like this, the cap on right? If they are the ones you have, call Alcoa Wheel's Customer Service and ask them.- 800.242.9898 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
