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So I got my kart running today for the first time in years. I was psyched! Once it was running, I grabbed my pump to pump up the tires so I could go spin around in the thing. But taking the pump off one of the valves, it actually broke it. I'm a mountain biker and I've never seen a valve stem break like this. Though it is 20 years old.
Are these just standard automotive valve stems?
If so, I guess I need to take the tires off to install new ones, but I don't really have to remove the tire right? I can just unseat one side and squish it over to access the valve? right?
If that method would work, whats the easiest way to unseat one side of the tire? The only tire levers I have are plastic bicycle levers that I'm sure would snap under the load. Any other tricks?
Worst case, I can take all the wheels off and bring them to a tire shop but I'd rather do it myself.
Are these just standard automotive valve stems?
If so, I guess I need to take the tires off to install new ones, but I don't really have to remove the tire right? I can just unseat one side and squish it over to access the valve? right?
If that method would work, whats the easiest way to unseat one side of the tire? The only tire levers I have are plastic bicycle levers that I'm sure would snap under the load. Any other tricks?
Worst case, I can take all the wheels off and bring them to a tire shop but I'd rather do it myself.