Best tire valve stems, caps & adapters according to redditors
We found 51 Reddit comments discussing the best tire valve stems, caps & adapters. We ranked the 40 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 51 Reddit comments discussing the best tire valve stems, caps & adapters. We ranked the 40 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You can't predict every failure, but this will fix most major issues enough to get you to a shop or a safe place to work. Give the Jeep a once over, front to back, left to right. Drive it at highway speeds for 30 minutes and source out any shakes, squeaks, rattles, buzzes, etc.
Hope this helps.
Basically the stem is part of the TPMS and if the cap rusts on and is no longer removable from the stem, you need a new TPMS. Unfortunately as cool as they look, you can't use metal caps. Heres a link to some on Amazon. Look at the comments. People have had to spend $400+ for new stems and sensors.
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https://www.amazon.com/US85-Tesla-Black-Chrome-Wheel/dp/B01IIPKOUY
Never buy those Pressure valve caps for tires. They are a safety hazard. Debris can crack them, and then the deflation is rapid.
my experience with those wide 20 inch wheels is that it can be tough to get the tire back on without breaking some tire levers. also, its not fun at all. leave the tire out in the sun before trying to put it back on the rim.
my advice is to:
both of my wheels are loaded up with sealant by now and I use it regularly on all my bikes to avoid changing tires
Fuck thanks for the reminder, I need to order some valve caps!
LOL I only need one... what!?
Like This: http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Dualies-18090-Degree-Extension/dp/B002L9J0VI
or
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/58583/i/bikemaster-chrome-valve-stems
https://www.amazon.com/Gozens-26-80psi-Pressure-Monitor-Indicator/dp/B01HRIKB74/ref=pd_sim_263_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HRIKB74&pd_rd_r=323SKMJM44GGBVJQDSZK&pd_rd_w=PKddW&pd_rd_wg=Cqtjg&psc=1&refRID=323SKMJM44GGBVJQDSZK
Here's most of the nugets of advice I typed up for a co-worker friend of mine who's expecting his Tesla soon.
I'm guessing you need something like this.
I'm linking that one because it includes three different angles, you'll probably have a better idea of which one would fit the best. Changing stems would probably be a better solution.
I got this from amazon, works well for me.
Lenmumu Valve Stem Extension... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B61X9G7
Rubber non TPMS valve stems are fairly uniform across the board from automotive wheels to hand dolly wheels. If the rubber valve stem isn’t sealing properly and it’s a aftermarket wheel then I would say it’s safe to assume the valve stem hole has been bored out.
How many wheels are leaking, and for %100 sure it’s the valve stem to wheel mating area leaking and not the wheel bead?
Edit: just read your old posts and did some digging. Your wheels won’t fit the standard rubber valves stems, they do but they don’t. You need another flush mount kit to go back into the original holes. They should seal on their own with the rubber gasket supplied, if not then you can try some bead sealer also in Conjunction with the rubber washer on the valve stem base.
https://www.amazon.com/TK-KLZ-Chrome-Valve-Roadster-TESLASUV/dp/B07BQDDCCK/ref=pd_aw_sbs_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=60GZ6TEPQ8Q7RYWN06F2
Think these will rust?
I've heard good things about these:
https://www.amazon.com/ANKI-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Indicator/dp/B071K8R6P8/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_bs_lp_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q0PPWP8AR7HEJT0J2BWD
They make them. These fit on my Goldwing, but I am not sure if they would fit your application.
Goldwing style: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYYNW5K
Looking further, here are some that say car compatible. Looks like searching for uxcell might be the answer and you might get some cool colors.
https://smile.amazon.com/uxcell-Alloy-Angled-Tubeless-Adapter/dp/B01EUY6UIM
https://smile.amazon.com/uxcell-Orange-Aluminum-Tubeless-Motorcycle/dp/B0718SWNDB
Oh snap I just realized that these exist.
Not a necessity, but the tire valves were $8.75 on amazon for a 4 pack, no hot glue was used, and I got a box of 126 chalk sticks for $9.99 also on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/CK-Auto-Pieces-TR416-Silver/dp/B07HF31DR5/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=tubeless+tire+valve&qid=1571762987&sprefix=tuneless+tire+va&sr=8-9
https://www.amazon.com/Worldwide-Color-Splash-Giant-Sidewalk/dp/B00LNHK36U/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=chalk&qid=1571763014&sr=8-11
Put these on and just check that they're green before you go.
It’s not OCD just to have a strong preference.
Get these instead: https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Indicator/dp/B00D8WHI8O
What are your thoughts as to how he actuates the sealer?
I've thought about building a diy chamber vac, and would rather just put one of these inside the chamber with this traversing the wall to the outside world. Costs less money and this way you don't need to hook up a separate gauge.
The tubes will only go in one way. You don't need to balance your tires, make sure you put the tires on the correct direction, there will be an arrow showing the tire's rotation. Make sure you line up the painted dot that's on the tire with the valve stem. Put a small amount of air in the tube when you put it in the tire to help prevent pinching it when installing the other side of the tire. Also put some baby powder on the tube when you install it.
More lube is better when installing and removing tires. If you haven't bought any tools yet you'll want three decent tire spoons, this shit is the best tire mounting lube I have ever used, you can also put some in a squirt bottle with warm water. Seriously, that shit is amazing, but you can also use Windex or some dish soap mixed with water in a squirt bottle. You will also want a valve core remover, or you can use these.
Don't be afraid to inflate the things to like 60psi to seat the bead. Sometimes you have to fill and deflate the tire a few times to seat the bead. Stay away from the bead when it's seating, when it seats it happens fast and it will take your finger off.
Lastly, don't buy this pile of shit compressor, spend the extra money and get a decent piston type.
Amazon has them or almost any auto parts store.
https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Dualies-18090-Degree-Extension/dp/B002L9J0VI
I have a Boxster S with Antera rims, but I can't find an adapter to fill a flat tire with the flush-mount valve stem.
I've already purchased and tried this from Gorilla (www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-VS406C-Flush-Mount/dp/B000CMJ3L8), but the filler tube is too big to fit these rims. I've contacted Antera, but no response from them yet either.
Any suggestions? Thank you!
They are great. Especially when your tires are fine but your TPMS light goes on, you immediately know it's the sensor and not your tires.
here's something very similar:
https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Indicator/dp/B00D8WHI8O
KEX Pack of 100 Chrome Hex Dome Metal Valve caps
Can’t vouch for quality but $18.88 for a hundred ain’t bad.
Picking up a valve extender similar to these will help you with inflating the tires. https://www.amazon.com/Cuque-Extension-Extender-Universal-1-54-Inch/dp/B07NP8QFBT/
Losing air while unscrewing their shit adapter can be frustrating. These provide an extra valve and grip while unscrewing with losing minimal air.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q24Q5V2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yUG3CbRA4DZDN