I had to replace a rear rim because of rust. The old rim had been widened for a 15.5 tire and the valve stem was on the outside. The old rim had more rim showing on the outside than the inner side. The new rim, if mounted with the valve stem out, would have more rim on the inner side than the outside.
I am wondering if it would be okay if I mounted the rim with the valve stem on the inside as this would put the wider part of the rim on the outside to match the existing rim on the other side. Is there any issue or drawback to having the valve stem on the inside of the rear rim (towards the axle)?
I am wondering if it would be okay if I mounted the rim with the valve stem on the inside as this would put the wider part of the rim on the outside to match the existing rim on the other side. Is there any issue or drawback to having the valve stem on the inside of the rear rim (towards the axle)?