FS metal valve stems
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FS metal valve stems
these valve stems are great for competition use or just for looks in general. they can hold up to 60 psi without leaking air. easy to install. comes with 1 extra valve stem with 1 extra valve cap incase you lose it or someone desides to take yours. also comes with a free tire pressure guage.
retails for as much as $5.65 per valve stem on several different online stores.
4 metallic valve stems w/ caps + one free extra valve stem w/ cap + 1 free tire pressure guage = $13 plus shipping
heres more info on why to change to metallic valve stems. pics are below
Use of Metal Valve Stems and Metal Valve Caps
Michelin recommends the use of metal valve stems in wheels used for competition, but recognizes that many wheels require additional machining or preparation to accept metal stems. Inspect all valve stems for cracks, signs of aging or other damage whenever changing tires.
The valve in the stem is there for the purpose of inflating the tire, and not as a safety system. In hard use at high temperatures (particularly at high speeds that generate high centrifugal loads on the valve) the valve can weep small amounts of inflation pressure. Enough of these tiny momentary leaks can decrease the tire's hot operating pressure to a level that can lead to tire damage. The best result from tire damage in a competition setting due to underinflation is that you cannot use the tire anymore. The worst result is obvious.
Regardless of the stem material, (metal or rubber) Michelin recommends a good metal cap that is equipped with a high-temperature gasket. With such a cap providing the primary seal, if the valve fails, the internal pressure of the tire is still contained. Why metal? Michelin engineers have seen plenty of plastic caps melt right off of a stem that has been exposed to serious brake heat.
taken from http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=62
Modified by BooGaLoo Shrimp at 1:57 AM 12/24/2006
retails for as much as $5.65 per valve stem on several different online stores.
4 metallic valve stems w/ caps + one free extra valve stem w/ cap + 1 free tire pressure guage = $13 plus shipping
heres more info on why to change to metallic valve stems. pics are below
Use of Metal Valve Stems and Metal Valve Caps
Michelin recommends the use of metal valve stems in wheels used for competition, but recognizes that many wheels require additional machining or preparation to accept metal stems. Inspect all valve stems for cracks, signs of aging or other damage whenever changing tires.
The valve in the stem is there for the purpose of inflating the tire, and not as a safety system. In hard use at high temperatures (particularly at high speeds that generate high centrifugal loads on the valve) the valve can weep small amounts of inflation pressure. Enough of these tiny momentary leaks can decrease the tire's hot operating pressure to a level that can lead to tire damage. The best result from tire damage in a competition setting due to underinflation is that you cannot use the tire anymore. The worst result is obvious.
Regardless of the stem material, (metal or rubber) Michelin recommends a good metal cap that is equipped with a high-temperature gasket. With such a cap providing the primary seal, if the valve fails, the internal pressure of the tire is still contained. Why metal? Michelin engineers have seen plenty of plastic caps melt right off of a stem that has been exposed to serious brake heat.
taken from http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=62
Modified by BooGaLoo Shrimp at 1:57 AM 12/24/2006
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year long m.i.a.
get these to complement your new wheels you got for christmas
get these to complement your new wheels you got for christmas
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just picked up a few more valve stems... get this while i still have em!!! they retail for more at the stores!!!
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