Carlyle Tyre Valve Core Removal Tool (CTVCTOOL)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CTVCTOOL

The Carlyle CTVCTOOL is a small hand tool for unscrewing the valve core, the spring-loaded insert that sits inside a tyre valve and holds the air in. Use it to swap a leaking core, to let a tyre right down before breaking the bead, or to refit the core after inflating. The handle is shaped to grip easily.

Good to know

• Will it suit my valves? Most car tyre valves use a screw-in Schrader core, which is what this kind of tool removes and refits; if your valve looks different, compare it with the tool before you start.
• What happens if I unscrew the core with the tyre still inflated? The air comes out in one rush and can blow the core out of the valve, so keep your face clear and keep hold of the core as it frees.
• How tight should the core go back in? Only snug: the small seal on the core is easily crushed. Then inflate the tyre cold to the handbook figure and dab soapy water on the valve, where bubbles show a leak.

Which one?

For heavy tyre work on commercial wheels, levering the bead off the rim once the tyre is down, the Carlyle 940mm Heavy Duty Tyre Leaver (CTLVR940M) does that job.

Key features

• Removes and refits tyre valve cores
• Easy grip handle
• Quick to use
• Small enough for the glovebox or toolbox

Specification