Tire Valve Stem Replacement

…Valve Replacement Since rubber deteriorates over time and tire valves are not expected to resist deterioration for the life of two standard tires in normal service, tire valves should be inspected and replaced if any cracking appears. As a rule of thumb, the industry recommends replacing tire valves…

…Valve stems are normally replaced when changing tires. Some cars may have valve mounted tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS). In that case, disregard the valve stem charge. You may need to have the sensors serviced, in which case you would include the pricing for TPMS service instead. Tires for…

…system (or indirect system) to keep watch for a deflating tire, most use a battery powered sensor (based in the base of the valve stem assembly) to give the most accurate read of your tire pressure. When replacing tires or wheels and tires as a complete package, the presence of these remote sensors…

…the tire so the colored dot is at the valve stem is no longer required practice. We have found that the only way to accurately match mount replacement tires on used original or new aftermarket wheels is to use Hunter tire balancers which have the ability to measure wheel runout and tire force…

…with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. A majority of the vehicles come with a battery powered sensor attached to the wheel on the opposite side of the valve stem. Now that the law has been in effect for five years, we're starting to see some of the systems in need of replacement. Most customers…

…in the valve's aluminum barrel. Only special nickel-plated valve cores (shown right) should be used in aluminum tire pressure sensor valve stems. Replacement Parts for Rubber Snap-in Valve Based Sensors Whenever a rubber snap-in valve based TPMS sensor is removed from a wheel, it should be replaced…

…Note: A standard brass valve core used in an aluminum tire pressure sensor valve stem will experience galvanic corrosion, and the brass valve core will eventually seize in the valve's aluminum barrel. Only special nickel-plated valve cores should be used in aluminum tire pressure sensor valve stems.

…our customer service department toll free at 888-981-3953. We will replace it free of charge. * The ring indent must be lined up with the valve stem stamp diagram that is located on the backside of the wheel cover. The valve stem on your wheel will fit inside this indent. See Figure 1. * Check each…

…Upgrade Garage asks if I have metal or rubber valve stems, why? In 2007, MINI switched over from indirect TPMS to direct TPMS. Again, this data is needed when selecting a new set of wheels for your vehicle. * What if I'm looking for a tire that's more for speed? Take a look at the 195/50-15…