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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Valve stems

Hey guys, im in the process of redoing my stock rims. I guess replace the valve time to time isn't a bad idea. And removing it so the rims can be painted more easily would be nice.

I have 2 questions, how can i remove the valve without cutting it.

and 2: Is there such a thing as an aftermarket valve stem? Something nice, and better quality than what they use the regular joe bloe's mechanics?
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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you have to take your tires off. then look on the inside of you rims for a rubber washer of sorts, holding the valve stem in. pop it out, replace. Valve stems are pretty generic. that shit if necessary.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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The tires are allready off the rims.

On the net, iv seen different kinds of valve stems.

The regular rubber ones.

Some nice silver onces that are held with a nut in the back.

Which one would be better?
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eband27
Hey guys, im in the process of redoing my stock rims. I guess replace the valve time to time isn't a bad idea. And removing it so the rims can be painted more easily would be nice.

I have 2 questions, how can i remove the valve without cutting it.

and 2: Is there such a thing as an aftermarket valve stem? Something nice, and better quality than what they use the regular joe bloe's mechanics?
They make a valve stem removal tool that allows you to remove it with out cutting but are taking the tire off the rim? The have chrome valve stems that are more sturdy and nicer looking
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLK-...spagenameZWDVW

i have these...
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
you have to take your tires off. then look on the inside of you rims for a rubber washer of sorts, holding the valve stem in. pop it out, replace. Valve stems are pretty generic. that shit if necessary.
sorry to contradict you but wouldn't it be easier to pop them IN being that the rubber seal is smaller BUT you need to be careful of scratching the rim
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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sorry to contradict you but wouldn't it be easier to pop them IN being that the rubber seal is smaller BUT you need to be careful of scratching the rim
you still have to remove the tire. go nuts afterwads.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Those are freaking hawt i'm totally buying a set
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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are they actually worthed?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Those are freaking hawt i'm totally buying a set
they are pretty sick but 60 dollars?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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came with my rims but mine are blue.
No probably not worth the price and effort... And the valve caps only come with the valve stems. So if you get the caps robbed, like mine did....then yea.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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are they actually worthed?
worth it? no but they're damn sexy

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they are pretty sick but 60 dollars?
Has that ever stopped me before? Just think door handles man

They say they fit on rays/volk wheels only though

gmsron what kind of wheels do you have them on?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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well..they are made for them?...haha

and yeah i know. you better put all that CF shit on for the meet! seriously.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Gram lights

They are cool tho....and i have gotten compliments on the valve stems :P

Valve stems are valve stems no? My friend with weds sports planned on putting the same rays stems onto his but decided not to because of the effort involved
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