Got my Style 203's... what type of valve stem should I use?

SimpleMan · 06-19-2013, 08:40 AM

I've got rubber valve stems on my turbines but I was wondering if I should go with a metal valve stem?

v3.2mc · 06-19-2013, 09:06 AM

metal stems are for cars that have the in-wheel TPM's. stick with the rubber ones.

ANUSTART · 06-19-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by v3.2mc

metal stems are for cars that have the in-wheel TPM's. stick with the rubber ones.

Not true actually. I just installed the metal stems on mine and they are great. Here's my original post asking about it and my solution with photos.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=817129

Here are my EC7s with stems installed and some more info. Also has links to the ones I purchased.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819312

I took my wheels and stems to the installer and they put it all together for me. The stem length was perfect and I have no leaks or any compatibility issues. I really love the way these stems look. Adds a great finishing touch.

Contact support to double check you won't have issues with your turbines, but I can't see any reason why there would be.

v3.2mc · 06-19-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ANUSTART

Not true actually.

it is true... for OE installations.

aftermarket metal stems are perfectly acceptable, but not required.

ANUSTART · 06-19-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by v3.2mc

it is true... for OE installations.

aftermarket metal stems are perfectly acceptable, but not required.

Ah, gotcha. Misunderstood.

v3.2mc · 06-19-2013, 10:12 AM

^ is all good.

WAMz4 · 06-19-2013, 10:46 AM

Just be sure to watch any garage that changes your tires if you go with the metal stems. I had a garage replace them with rubber and I didn't notice for weeks, By the time I went back they were of course gone, BMW logo caps and all, and I had no way to prove that I ever owned them much less that they took them.

ANUSTART · 06-19-2013, 10:56 AM

^ I was SOOO paranoid about that happening. I had Costco do it and figured amongst the masses they would be lost. Honestly, they did a fantastic job. Had 3 installers all drooling over the car, so that helped.

ShakyDog · 06-20-2013, 09:32 AM

Also, be careful of mixing the types of metal!

I had a valve stem cap not remove and I tore the valve stem in half. This was on a Tundra and the replacement was $130. Main reason why I traded it in...hahaha just kidding.

Steve

GP20 · 06-20-2013, 01:14 PM

Go with metal ones if they fit. I hate rubber valve stems. Ugly, and they bend around when you stick in a tire pressure gauge and air leaks easily.

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WAMz4 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roady Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	Just be sure to watch any garage that changes your tires if you go with the metal stems. I had a garage replace them with rubber and I didn't notice for weeks, By the time I went back they were of course gone, BMW logo caps and all, and I had no way to prove that I ever owned them much less that they took them. __________________ The Internet said it. I believe it. That settles it!
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	^ I was SOOO paranoid about that happening. I had Costco do it and figured amongst the masses they would be lost. Honestly, they did a fantastic job. Had 3 installers all drooling over the car, so that helped.
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ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	Also, be careful of mixing the types of metal! I had a valve stem cap not remove and I tore the valve stem in half. This was on a Tundra and the replacement was $130. Main reason why I traded it in...hahaha just kidding. Steve
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GP20 Major 95 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Go with metal ones if they fit. I hate rubber valve stems. Ugly, and they bend around when you stick in a tire pressure gauge and air leaks easily.
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