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Old 06-18-2014 | 09:00 AM
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Default Sourcing Valve Stems?

This is almost definitely a stupid question, but my Enkei TSP6s didn't come with valve stems and I'm wondering what the best way of sourcing them would be. This is the first time I'm ever had to purchase new wheels and tires, and I didn't know if the stems typically came with either of those items or if you had to source them separately. Would it depend on the specific wheel or tire I chose? Thanks in advance.
Old 06-18-2014 | 09:02 AM
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Does your car have TPMS? We do carry the TPMS and just valves for the car. If I can help let me know.
Old 06-18-2014 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack
Does your car have TPMS? We do carry the TPMS and just valves for the car. If I can help let me know.
No TPMS for me (MY2003), I just need new stems for my wheels (Enkei TSP6). Does the stem you buy depend on the specific wheel or the tire?
Old 06-18-2014 | 11:13 AM
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No it doesn't from what I have seen. Tire should should have the regular rubber ones or you can buy metal ones off eBay or where ever. I have some eBay ones that have held up fine.
Old 06-18-2014 | 04:14 PM
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If you're having someone mount and balance your tires, they will have them. You can call in advance to verify but I just buy them from whoever mounts my tires...
Old 06-18-2014 | 09:26 PM
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I got a set of these for my RPF1 http://949racing.com/blackanodizedaluminumvalve.aspx
Rubber would have been fine but think these looks much nicer and they don't flex when you check the pressure
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These are the ones I use. They have different colors also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934497185
Old 06-19-2014 | 05:30 AM
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Jim at TireRack hooked me up with nice metal valve stems. You wont get faster shipping than them unless you get locally either.
Old 06-19-2014 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
These are the ones I use. They have different colors also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934497185
Those specify that they're for 5 zigen ADR INOVIT. Would they work for a different wheel from a different manufacturer (Enkei TSP6)? They look nice and would go well with my red lugs.
Old 06-19-2014 | 08:31 AM
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Those ebay ones looks really close to the ones that were included with my RPF1 wheels, should probably fit yours as well.
Just be prepared that the red anodizing usually turns pink after a while.


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