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Originally Posted by Renoman

Thanks for the kudos for Vulcan, it's always assuring to hear since I have not dealt with them before. The valve stems...yes, I see what what you're referring to. I did notice it may cause some slight rubber stem flexing but the stems are close to the edge of the rim. Using extended metal stems may put them at risk of curb damage since the metal stems may need to be extended further for the cap sensors to clear the rim. I'll see what my options are when I get them.

Thanks,
Art

Discount Tire in Carson City installed the metal stems when I bought the Maxxis tires. The metal stems are the same length as the original rubber stems. You don't want them to extend outward any more than they have to, and the stems do angle toward the center of the wheel, which keeps them away from curbs. Even so, I am extremely careful not to rub the tire sidewall on curbs. My policy is to replace the tire(s) if there is any serious evidence of that.