Valve stem length for DT-Swiss TK 540
06-17-15, 01:07 PM
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Valve stem length for DT-Swiss TK 540
Trying to find what the ideal length is for the valve stem for my wheels. The tubes I have right now have 62 mm valves and they reach halfway to the hub. Also want a smooth valve stem to avoid wear on my pump head.
I have the DT-Swiss TK 540 rims
I have the DT-Swiss TK 540 rims
06-17-15, 01:19 PM
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All P/V stems have a smooth Band between the course Cap thread and the fine Ring-nut thread
dont push the pump head on too far. (my Silca Bell Pump head gasket wear went to Zero once I figured that Out.
So how deep is the valve hole in the rim, Johnny? (obviously as you say. less than 62m)
dont push the pump head on too far. (my Silca Bell Pump head gasket wear went to Zero once I figured that Out.
So how deep is the valve hole in the rim, Johnny? (obviously as you say. less than 62m)
06-17-15, 01:25 PM
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How do I go about finding that information? Is this something that should be on the spec sheet for the rim?
Edit: never mind I find that stat on the spec sheet. Actually saw it there before but wasn't sure if that was the dimension I was supposed to be looking at. It says 6.5 mm, which doesn't seem very deep.
Edit: never mind I find that stat on the spec sheet. Actually saw it there before but wasn't sure if that was the dimension I was supposed to be looking at. It says 6.5 mm, which doesn't seem very deep.
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48mm should be fine.
