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ayuaddict
10-14-2010, 04:26 AM
I am currently looking into purchasing a set of valve stems for my S30. I've tried searching for info on google but to no avail. What's the deal with these things? What is available? What works, what doesn't? Experiences? please share any information you may have, and discuss.
apex
10-14-2010, 05:26 AM
Americas tire has sum depends what kinda wheels u got :)
ayuaddict
10-14-2010, 05:43 AM
I have SSR MKIIIs so i can pretty much run whatever i want. I understand America's Tire carries pretty generic stuff, Do the generic rubber ones work really well? I kinda want something shiny and fancy pants, unless of course there is a performance or durability drawback.
nathanong87
10-14-2010, 06:49 AM
would any of these work? i dont know anything about your car, so i just googled it (also i dont know anything about upgrade motoring, like if they have these in stock or whatever)

SSR Center Cap, SSR Stickers and SSR Valve Stems from Upgrade Motoring (http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/ssr/ssr_accessories.htm)
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/ssr/valves_ssr.jpg
VNG704
10-14-2010, 06:50 AM
searched it... SSR Center Cap, SSR Stickers and SSR Valve Stems from Upgrade Motoring (http://upgrademotoring.com/wheels/ssr/ssr_accessories.htm) ...scroll down.

edit: he beat me to it. according to that page, you need valve #6 for the MKiii.
SpurlingBuilt
10-14-2010, 07:45 AM
just get you some regular old high pressure valve stems. they slide in just like normal valve stems. they handle quite a bit of pressure. dont qoute me, but i think they handle up to 120psi. my part number through my work is hp600. the brand is xtra seal. check them out. i have used them since day 1, and they haven't failed me yet.
C. Anderson
10-14-2010, 08:34 AM
The SSR valve stems are very affordable. The only con about them is they break easy. I broke on tightening it to much and I broke another one mounting the tire from the tire bead pressing on it.
HPKMotorsports3
10-14-2010, 08:37 AM
its really preference do you want to spend like $15+ on shiny valve stems or pay $3 or $4 on the rubber ones... no difference just look
nathanong87
10-14-2010, 08:45 AM
that's why i drive a 240sx , for the "look"....
driftsilvias13
10-14-2010, 01:09 PM
Upgrade motoring is right by my house. Small shop but good.
!Zar!
10-14-2010, 06:07 PM
There is a spot right by Limitless. I checked all over the bay, and they were the only ones that had what I wanted as well as didn't try to charge me $20 a piece.

You're are like #5 in the image posted above, right?

Text me the length and I'll grab them for you if you want.