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Old 08-29-2001 | 10:31 PM
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Question Space saver tire- can it be shrunk back and fit?
Can the space tire be shrunk back to its original size and fit back in the well?

if so, how?

thanks for any advice.
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Old 08-29-2001 | 11:14 PM
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Of course! There are two valves to make it easier to release the air pressure.
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Old 11-07-2001 | 10:16 AM
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I understand how the intake valve on the spare operates, but how does the second one work?

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Old 11-07-2001 | 10:18 AM
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It allows for a rapid release of air pressure and full evacuation of trapped air.
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Old 11-07-2001 | 10:37 AM
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Actually, my question is:

How do I get that second valve to work?

Sorry if it's a dumb question....but I don't experiment with things that are expensive to replace.
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Old 11-07-2001 | 04:46 PM
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Some people have taken a ratchet strap and just tighten it around the tire while pushing open the valve.
Good luck.
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Old 11-08-2001 | 01:32 AM
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I had this same trouble too, but I thought the second valve was just to prevent overfilling, like on a scuba diving buoyancy vest.
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