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Metal valves vs. rubber - opinions?
About to have tires mounted on Fuchs for my '79 Targa .. just my w/end drive, no track etc. Any thoughts metal vs. rubber valves?
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I like my metal, mounted ones. Easier to put the air chuck on since they don't bend and flex all around.
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where does one get metal valves/stems? I prefer them too, but the ones I have came with my summer wheels and I'd love to replace the rubber stems still currently on my winter wheels
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I'd vote for short rubber ones. Corrosion from the dissimilar metals can cause leaks between the wheel and valve stem.
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I have these. No issues in two years mounted on Euromeisters.
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1979 Porsche 911SC Targa
1970 Porsche 914-6 (sold)
1973 porsche 914-6 conversion (sold)
1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa - sold
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