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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:27 pm 
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Does anyone have experience with flush mount valve stems? Or do you have any suggestions for good quality valve stems that may not tear?

http://www.expertoffroad.com/ProductInf ... P%20VS406C

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I had a set like those on my 49 Ford, was great until I misplaced the fill nozzle or whatever its called and couldn't air up a low tire.

But otherwise yes they are basically hidden so would not tear off :wink:

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I’ve only read good reviews about them. I would probably go with the Gorilla brand:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92040_06.htm

Plus, you can use the “Filler Tube” to air down as well as air up. Instead of pulling the valve core, I can use my Sun Performance tire deflators with the "Filler Tube" to air down. I’ve read a lot of negative things about the metal valve stems. Although the rubber valve stems seem okay, you still run the marginal risk of cutting or tearing one.

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Rubber ones are cheaper;)

Just sayin:)

BTW, doesn't your '07 KJ have TPMS? Or are you not interested in keeping it?


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I have them on my Mustangs wheels and they leak down worse than rubber stems. If you check them all the time it ins't a big deal though. I also replaced a pair of them because the rubber dryed out and split over time. (this is on a vehicle that has been sitting in a garage for many Years)

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ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:
BTW, doesn't your '07 KJ have TPMS? Or are you not interested in keeping it?


My OE wheels have the TPMS
I have two sets of wheels, well actually three sets.
1. 15X7 Cragers for highway towing and off-road use
2. 17X7 OE tires/wheels for daily commute (Yes, I’m cheap, I want to use up all the rubber)
3. 16X8 Moabs - ? Not sure why I have them, I guess to put on my future XJ

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