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Question:    If I have a wide race wheel with the valve stem hole close to the outside flange will my Mickey Thompson racing tube still work?
   
   
Answer:    All Mickey Thompson racing tubes have a center valve stem. Some wide wheels have a valve stem hole that is nowhere near the center of the wheel. This can make it difficult to mount your tube, if your tube is new here are some things you can try: First inflate the tube with a small amount of air to make sure the valve stem is pointing up. Secondly: Over inflate the tube (within reason) to stretch it out some. This will enable the tube to stretch and should allow the tube to fill all voids of the tire. If you should still have problems after attempting these two steps, than Mickey Thompson suggests the following:
Drill another hole in the racing rim 5/8 in diameter near the center of the rim. Mickey Thompson strongly suggests you consult the rim manufacturer before doing this. Remember to clean the rim and debur the hole, we also suggest that you place duct tape over the original hole inside the rim, should you choose to do this.
   
   
 
 
 
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