VFR80025th Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Or can I stick with existing valve stems. What is the norm? Thxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Change them. Cheap insurance against problems. Sent from my SM-J327T1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstehman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I change mine every new set I have put on. $5 extra for cheap insurance. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 I've never changed any until I put on the metal stems. I've never had a valve stem related flat. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 When I used rubber valve stems I would inspect them and change if warranted. Same difference with the angled valve stems, I inspect the rubber gasket and change the stems if needed. So far I have had the same angled valve stems for several tire changes and rubber gasket is still in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 I had an issue with a valve stem replacement when getting a new rear tyre fitted. They fitted a new valve stem that was slightly longer and I was not informed about the stem replacement, nor did I want it replaced. When I fitted the wheel back on the bike I could hear a faint ticking sound while riding, eventually discovered the new slightly longer stem was hitting the brake Caliper. Had to remove the wheel, take it back and have a correct stem fitted. I agree with Duc2V4 and FJ12Ryder, have never had an issue with valve stems on my cars or bikes, simply replacing valves stems just on spec is overkill IMO. It's a personal choice! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 2 hours ago, MBrane said: Problem solved. Yep! These (or ones like that one) will stay on. It is the "vertical rubber ones" that are replaced each time. This as per my "tyre guy" who is a one of the larger retailer of mc tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted February 2, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yes, because it is the rubber stem that degrades over time, not the o-ring seal. If your valve stem isn't made of rubber, there's no problem that needs periodic "solving". Ciao, JZH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 10 hours ago, MBrane said: Problem solved. I put these on everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zupatun Posted February 3, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 3, 2019 Every time I change tires...If I have traditional stems (like stock) I push it over sideways. If I see cracking or dry rot, I replace them. If I'm on my game, Ill order angled stems and put those on...those, if they are Italian, have a buna-n o-ring (doubt they are viton) which should last a long time. If you buy them from China, lord knows what kind of o-rings they are or how long they will last. Those O-rings are replaceable as well. If you buy OEM stock o-rings, youll be buying a known quality product, well spec'ed. the angled ones from Curvey Girl are Italian, quality products. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 4, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 10:36 PM, MBrane said: Problem solved. Same here. Love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MooseMoose Posted February 4, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, MaxSwell said: Same here. Love them. Me, too. Don't think I paid that much for them, but they were a couple of dollars more than rubber. The minor increase in cost over regular valve stems is worth it. Especially checking pressure on the front tire. They're plenty light, too. I didn't even need weights on my last balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I bought genuine Ariete stems on Ebay for $17 IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 5, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, SEBSPEED said: I bought genuine Ariete stems on Ebay for $17 IIRC. That seems like a great price. I think I paid ~ $25. And I keep a spare pair on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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