Originally Posted by
topflightpro
Sometimes this works. Sometimes it doesn't. Depends on the valve hole size and how much tape you use. It's often just easier to take a piece of tape, poke the stem through and tape to the rim - especially on tubulars.
I suppose. Just a wrap around the stem though (before tube is used), allows you to pre-prep your entire tube inventory if you like though. If your electrical tape is too thick, perhaps teflon tape would suffice.