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1. Re: Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 10:50:17 -0700
Hmm, in my area it is normal for the shop to install new stems whenever they mount a tire... of course this is mainly so they can charge you for them! But old or new, I really don't think they should
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00016.html (8,354 bytes)

2. Re: Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 08:00:32 -0400
Old stems can dry out and leak, and crack too. Good practice is to install new stems whenever tires are replaced. Some shops do this; some don't unless you ask. Stems come in different sizes. There
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00046.html (8,455 bytes)

3. Re: Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 17:33:48 -0600
They fixed it. No problems. They replaced the rubber stems with chrome ones that have a nut to hold them in place, and valve caps that match the nuts around the inside of the rim. They also rebalance
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00074.html (8,936 bytes)

4. Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:18:23 -0600
I bought some alloy knockoffs from a fellow lister for my B to replace my worn out wire wheels. Today I had tires installed on them. When I got home I was cleaning them and discovered that if I push
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01310.html (7,643 bytes)

5. RE: Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: "Jerry Erbesfield" <jerbesfield@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 00:10:45 -0400
Absolutely not. Your valve stems should not leak at all. Mine don't. I spent 25 years in the car business, have had numerous alloy wheels over time and have never had a valve stem leak when pushed of
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01312.html (9,117 bytes)

6. RE: Stem leaks on alloy wheels. (score: 1)
Author: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 22:17:48 -0600
3 of the 4 leak. Sounds like it is the wrong size... I as soon as I noticed, but just wanted to make sure. Thanks! -- Andrew Lundgren lundgren@byu.net http://www.Lundgren.us /// or try http://www.tea
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01313.html (8,373 bytes)


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