Valve stem broke on my rear tire of L2800 Kubota

clovergamecock · Oct 6, 2012

Hey guys I was doing some work in the woods and I broke the inside valve stem of the rear tractor tire.
Do I have to break the bead to replace it?
Where can I get a new valve?
Any tips\tricks on reloading the tire with antifreeze?
How much antifreeze?

Thanks for any help or advice!

Wade

Gordon Gould · Oct 7, 2012

It is pretty common to damage a valve stem in the woods although inside stems are not usually damaged as often as outside ones. I think a short brass stem is best. When you have the tire broke down, which as far as I know you will need to do, you might consider welding on a 1/2 pipe stem guard. Loaded tires are usually filled to the top of the rim. Do a search to find out how people do the filling. Good Luck.