Originally Posted by
Reynolds
on learning to repair your bike.
Many LBSs don't patch tubes because they couldn't charge for the time, better to just replace. That slant probably won't do any harm, but I'd prefer to deflate the tire and correct it - if only for the looks...
A slanted schrader valve will eventually cut through the rubber surrounding the valve, and may cause a flat.
Originally Posted by
ClydeTim
Deflate it, then pinch the tube and tire at about 2 0'clock and tug it toward the stem. After a few tugs, about 3 inches apart, the stem should be centered.
Interesting. I have a different method. I squeeze the tire, then slowly spin the whole wheel while squeezing in a circle in the direction want it to move. Usually once or twice around the wheel, and it gets the valve straight. Some MTB tires are loose enough to just be pulled straight.
Well... BE CAREFUL WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES and pulling along the sidewalls
