I want to install metal valves on my wheels to use some Fobo TPMS valve caps. (they work great btw, I have a set on my FXR) Obviously the tires need to come off to change the wheel valve. I'm wondering if it hurts the tire at all, removing and reinstalling it. I'd hate to have to wait until its time for new rubber to use the TPMS.

Thanks

 

As long as you don't damage the tire it's no problem.

 

 

Tires are removed and reinstalled to patch holes in them. It shouldn't be a problem.

 

Unless the seating bead in damaged doing it the old school hard way no issues, go for it.

 

 

I replaced the valve stems on my bike without removing the wheels.
With bike lifted on a jack.
Remove the inner valve stem and use a large c clamp and a block of wood to break the bead on the tire.
I just broke the old stems off and retrieved the base of the stem from inside the wheel.
I poked a piece of wire through the valve stem hole to guide the new stem in place.
Not much fuss, I had both done in half an hour.

 

Just buy the new tires now, install the TPMS's and you won't have to wait. It's only money, right.

 

^^^This^^^ No need to remove the tire. Just break the bead and remove the old and install the new.
You could do it on a jack without removing the tire, but It's way more difficult. It'll take longer to pull and reinstall the tires than to install the new stems.

 

Yeah, but if you waste too much of it, you won't have it for long.

Good deal, thanks for this. I will proceed. I'll post the results.