kinda dumb but what kind of low profile valve stems are people using ? i ripped my valve stem in half yesterday , it caught on a branch while climbing over a fallen tree , luckly it didnt go all the the way flat and i was able to get home , but im really not trying to have this happen again

 

Have the tire store install ATV valve stems. They are short and stubby and will be harder to snag on rocks and trail hazards.

 

how about something like one of these ?

 

Think you have problems ... I had a problem with my stems melting in the sun(!!!) when the jeep sat for long - which was all the time. I run Cragar street locks and the long stems rested against lip on them, stressing the base of the stem. Sitting in the sun made the rubber real soft (hot metal wheel) and caused leaks in 2 of my stems. Ever heard any crap like this??? Anyway, I had to switch to shorter stems.

Back on topic ... if you have pics of those mounted on any wheel, post up. I'm still seeking options.

 

damn that sucks , i never herd of them melting lol i like the short straight stubby one i posted a pic of , its fully metal and seems like the best bet , except there 10 bucks a peice for a damn valve stem , but i guess in the long run its worth it

 

get the steel ones......

 

Had the same thing happen with valve stems ........ brand new.. year later they were leaking .. kinda melted... could grab them and pull like liquerish....guess what country sold the defective stems to a great majority of tire retail shops? if you guessed CHINA.... you are right.. :}

 

well yea , but wich ones ?

 

Yeah ain't that a surprise?!
What sux now is that the shorter stems now make it hard for me to fit my deflator on when I need to air down due to the lip on the Street locks. I love those wheels even tho they're heavy as sin. Ain't getting rid of 'em ...