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Old 04-28-12, 05:31 PM
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Default Valve stems for 3 piece wheels

Where can I get some valve stems for some rebuilt 3 piece wheels? Typical 90 degree style but needs to be 2 3/8 to 2 1/2 inches long...any ideas? Real PITA.
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Try eBay lol
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I forged has some.
Old 04-29-12, 12:49 AM
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just run some normal rubber ones if all fails =D
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Originally Posted by AYEmike
just run some normal rubber ones if all fails =D
problem with that in the past is the rubber valve stem is too long and it clips the caliper every time the wheel rotates.
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asked this earlier, got no responses. i just needed new grommets so i ordered a straight metal set off of ebay, and transferred the grommets to my original 90°.
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City Tire Service is South Gate will have those or can at least get them for you

www.citytireonline.com
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Originally Posted by vinh
City Tire Service is South Gate will have those or can at least get them for you

www.citytireonline.com

lol. thats where i got it done and they told me to talk to the guy who built them for me.
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ive bought all mine from work lol, they stock the slightly weird japanese wheel diameters and angles/lengths.

relatively cheap too! (priced per pair mostly)
http://workwheelsonline.com/valvestems.html
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i have a pair you can have for free. BUTTTT its on my 19" barrels and has tires on them.
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Nevermind, got some from weds. Hey k7, I got some corn you can have, BUTTT, it's stuck in a terd I flushed down the toilet LoL!
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