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Diameter of valve hole in the inner wall of the rim

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Asked by: Srinivas Dahlstrom

What size rim hole for valve stem?

11.5 mm (0.453″) diameter. The most common size we all know on our cars. This hole size is for use with rubber stem (“TR13”) or the metal stem (“TR11”) valved inner tubes.

Why is there a hole in my bike rim?

These holes are designed to evacuate water using the centrifugal force of the wheels. Though not necessary, the 2.5mm holes can help to reduce the amount of water that can potentially accumulate inside the rim while riding.

What size hole is needed for a Schrader valve?

Short answer: 8mm. The Wikipedia page for Schrader valves gives the thread size for the Schrader variant used on automobiles and bicycles. Be aware you need to make sure the rim has enough width to accept a larger valve hole without becoming weakened.

What size tubeless valve do I need?

I want to order 2 total 60mm tubeless valves to use on my road bike.



Rims Depth Recommended Tubeless Valves Length
under 24mm 35mm
25mm~34mm 44mm
35mm~40mm 55mm
45mm~49mm 60mm

What size are tire valves?

Rubber snap-in valves are available to fit either . 453″ or . 625″ diameter holes in the rim and have effective lengths ranging from 7/8″ to 2-1/2″. While most rubber snap-in valves use a plastic cap, some are fitted with chrome sleeves and metal caps to help complement the appearance of custom or alloy wheels.

What size are tyre valves?

There are basically two sizes of tyre valves in use; 8v1 and 12v1. A 8v1 Tyre Valve is the standard Schrader car tyre valve size found on the majority of tyre valves. The nominal bore on a 8v1 Tyre Valve Connector approximately 8mm in diameter.

How do you fix a hole in a bicycle rim?

Quote from video: Starting with the valve hole put the inner tube on to the rim under the tire ease. It on all the way around the wheel. Then hook the tire back on with your hands.

How does a wheel lock work?

Quote from video: Your rim lock is designed to fit between the tire. And the tube with metal cleats on the bottom to grip the inside of the tire bead.

Can I drill a bike rim for Schrader?

Stay with presta



I prefer presta valves. You can convert schrader to presta but not the other way around. Don’t drill your rims. The metal is so thin on rims I’m afraid you could make some major damage and then your rim will not hold up on rough riding.

How do I know what size valve stem I need?

According to this rule of thumb, low-profile rims that measure around 25mm require a 40mm valve stem. For those wheelsets measuring 35-45mm, a 60mm valve stem will normally be long enough, while anything taller than 50mm demands an 80mm valve stem.

Are all valve cores the same size?

Condensed answer: Presta valve cores are universal. Some models are more sophisticated than others, but in most cases, the cores are interchangeable as they’re the same size and use identical threading.

Does inner tube valve size matter?

Presta valve inner tubes are available from a range of makers with valve lengths up to 80mm. There’s no harm in using a valve longer than you need, although it might look a bit odd to use a particularly long valve on shallow wheels.

Are there different size valve stems?

Your tire most likely won’t need or want that much air pressure, but you want your valve stem to have a maximum that’s over what you need. Tubeless Rubber Snap-In Valves come in a range of sizes to fit most tire options, ranging from diameters of . 453” to . 625” and length options that go from .

What are the two types of tire valves?

Tubeless valves come in two types: Schrader and Presta.

  • Schrader. Found on all motor vehicles as well as bikes with wider tyres, the Schrader valve is user-friendly. …
  • Presta. The more complicated one. …
  • Woods. …
  • Pack the right pump. …
  • Pack the right innertube. …
  • Tubeless valves.


How do I know what size valve stem I need?

According to this rule of thumb, low-profile rims that measure around 25mm require a 40mm valve stem. For those wheelsets measuring 35-45mm, a 60mm valve stem will normally be long enough, while anything taller than 50mm demands an 80mm valve stem.

Are there different size valve stems?

Your tire most likely won’t need or want that much air pressure, but you want your valve stem to have a maximum that’s over what you need. Tubeless Rubber Snap-In Valves come in a range of sizes to fit most tire options, ranging from diameters of . 453” to . 625” and length options that go from .

Are valve stem cores universal?

Condensed answer: Presta valve cores are universal. Some models are more sophisticated than others, but in most cases, the cores are interchangeable as they’re the same size and use identical threading.

How do you measure a valve stem?

Quote from video: You. Take it out and then you use a micrometer to measure. What the diameter of the guide is.

What is the valve margin?

Intake valves should have a margin of about 0.050 inch, and the edge should be sharp where it transitions to the face of the valve. Exhaust valves are a different story. The margin for an exhaust valve should be larger to improve heat dissipation—generally around 0.080-0.100 inch.

How do you measure valve clearance?

Position the dial indicator on the top of the exhaust-valve retainer and zero the dial indicator. Next depress the exhaust valve. Note the distance traveled. Now subtract the difference in the gasket thicknesses and you should have an accurate measurement of the piston-to-valve clearance.