Double-seal
valve caps provide a double seal
for valve stems, yet allow inflation
checks and adjustments without
having to remove the cap itself.
Valve caps
are essential. They, not the valve in the stem, are the final
seal. Caps keep dirt and water out of valves, which can cause
them to leak.
Make sure – at least – that you use metal dome caps
with an internal rubber seal. Plastic caps can crack and leak.
But, valve caps can be a problem.
They’re easy to drop and lose when you’re checking
pressures, and even if you find them again, they may be contaminated
with dirt, snow or water.
Fortunately, there’s a solution, called a double-seal
valve cap. These
go onto the valve stems, and never have to be removed.
Because they have a built-in, double seal valve of their own,
you can check inflation pressures and put air into tires through
the cap, without ever removing it.
That saves time, and worries about losing valve caps during
inflation checks. Ask your tire supplier for enough “Alligator
V2B” or “Dill 6541” valve caps for all your
tires.
Double Seals
Double
seals inside this valve
cap keep air inside tires
while allowing checks and
adjustments to inflation
pressure.
Where
can we get tire help?
Your first call
should probably be to your tire supplier.
They know better than anyone else what
kind of tires you’ve been using,
the conditions under which you operate
and your history with tires.
But, if your dealer isn’t available, you can contact us
directly for real answers to your tire-related questions.
For technical information, call 1-800-847-3272.
That number will automatically connect you to the Bridgestone/Firestone
technical service center in your area. A member of our field
engineering staff will be happy to help you with your questions.
Any time of the day or night, try our web site,
You'll find a wealth of technical information there, including
tech bulletins, tire specifications,
load and inflation tables, and lots
of useful tips on tire care.
And, while you're visiting the web site, you can submit your
tire-related question to our cadre of tire experts, by sending
e-mail to Ask the Tire Doctor.
Your question will be forwarded to the member of our engineering
staff best qualified to answer it, and we'll get back to you
as soon as we can.
