[notsonic]

this may be an insanely stupid question, even better that its my first post. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)


i recently noticed that my regular old rubber valve stems have cracks in them, and im afraid theyre going to, or already are leaking.

im interested in starting autox, or road racing (the course at englishtown.) so id like to get everything in tip top shape.


i found an old thread here mentioning these types of valves:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.%20Gasket/720/1957/10002/-1

are these appropriate for street use? are they overkill? are there any down sides compared to regular all rubber valves?

thanks in advance.

[Blainefab]

Stick with short rubber valve stems - they will bend out of the way if hit by debris. A tire shop should be able to replace them, maybe without completely dismounting the tires. SOP is new stems with new tires.

I tried the flush pieces, and found them impractical for a race car that gets pressure checked many times per day - adapter was awkward to use, and leaked when checking pressure.