Originally Posted by
Kimmo
Okay, anyone got a solution for when you discover this problem after you've stuck your tubs on?
I pushed a bit of heatshrink tube over the valve but it's touch and go, didn't quite fit.
I found that a Starbucks straw was the perfect diameter. I cut a length and fed it down over the valve until it was good and stuck down around the stem. I used an Exacto knife to then trim off any excess. Worked great and didn't fail before pulling the tires off to glue new ones.
This was years ago, so I can't say if SB uses the same diameter straw any longer.