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Old 03-30-2017, 06:50 AM   #1
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Metal valve stems for Steel Wheels?

What metal stems does everyone recommend for my OEM TT steel wheels? Don't want aluminum because of dissimilar metal corrosion issues. Thanks


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Old 03-30-2017, 07:04 AM   #2
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I am not sure but, I'm pretty sure it is the rubber seals that contact the rims with no metal to metal. I used brass valve bodies on my steel rims. JM2˘, Hank
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I am not sure but, I'm pretty sure it is the rubber seals that contact the rims with no metal to metal. I used brass valve bodies on my steel rims. JM2˘, Hank


Which ones did you buy and where did you get them?


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They were supplied by the commercial tire service that mounted the tires. Make sure they are the correct size for the hole in the rim and pressure rating.
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I am not sure but, I'm pretty sure it is the rubber seals that contact the rims with no metal to metal. I used brass valve bodies on my steel rims. JM2˘, Hank
I agree with Hank. No metal to metal contact from valve stem. Steel and brass stems are readily available at most tire shops. Even the rubber stems should serve a person well with few issues. ( no more or less than metallic stems )
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I have to admit, I just go with whatever metal stems Discount Tire puts on. I've never had a problem with the metal stems they use and don't really give them any more thought than that.

CarKath-I'm not sure why the OP is going to a metal stem, but many of us here use them instead of rubber stems for using a TPMS. The rubber stems flex too much at speed with the weight of the sensors and either cause damage to the wheel or damage to the stem.
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Old 03-31-2017, 08:27 AM   #7
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I asked this question because I'm considering a nonflow-through TPMS and while they are very light some have said they had issues with rubber stems. The rubber stems on it now are from last fall when I put new tires on it.


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I asked this question because I'm considering a nonflow-through TPMS and while they are very light some have said they had issues with rubber stems. The rubber stems on it now are from last fall when I put new tires on it.


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I think it may depend on the TPMS you select. in my case I have had the Tire Minder System, now going on 5 years, second set of Trailer tires, around 18K miles with no issues. I track 12 tires, all rubber stems. When I first bought the Tire Minder system called their customer service, which by the way was excellent, asking about stems. They stated metal stems not required.

If I recall members choosing the TST507 TPMS and possibly others have gone with metal stems I assume due to the heavier transmitters.
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I had the TST507 system with non flow through sensors. The rubber stems did flex just enough for the sensor to contact the wheel and mar the finish a bit. I now have the flow through sensors and metal stems and love the system.
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