Cushcore cockup

[jamied]

When installing new rims today I had a blonde moment and put the wrong valve into the rim. I’ve inflated the tire without any sealant to bed the tire in but now I can’t reflate the tire as the cushcore is blocking the hole in the valve

Anyone have any ideas on how to deflate? I’ve tried all sorts but the tire pressure is probably about 30 psi so it’s preventing the cushcore from being dislodged.

unless anyone can come up with another idea my only option now is the leave it overnight and hope it’s not airtight and is flat in the morning.

 

[The Hodge]

You will probably not want to do this ..puncture a hole in the tyre and then plug it ..

 

[Gary]

Simply remove the valve core and pierce/dislodge the cushcore by pushing a pick through the valve.

 

[yorkshire89]

Can you remove the valve core and poke something through?

 

[Gary]

You will probably not want to do this ..puncture a hole in the tyre and then plug it ..

 

[jamied]

You will probably not want to do this ..puncture a hole in the tyre and then plug it ..

That had crossed my mind lol, I think that will be the last resort.

I mean, there is no sealant in the tire, I've cleaned all of the old dried slant off too. You'd think there must be a small air leak in it somewhere.

Ah, I just had a though, I'll try unscrewing the valve lock ring and pushing the valve into the wheel, maybe that create an air gap. I'll give that a try now...

 

[jamied]

Can you remove the valve core and poke something through?

that may work too, I'll try that first, there isn't a valve core in there anyway, the only thing holding in the air is the seal on the cushcore.

 

[jamied]

Can you remove the valve core and poke something through?

that may work too, I'll try that first, there isn't a valve core in there anyway, the only thing holding in the air is the seal on the cushcore.

Worked like a charm, tire deflated. great idea, thanks