Dan_Q Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Guys, Very strange question to ask i know, but............ I have a set of second hand Volks whick I need to have some rubber put on ASAP. The valves are the solid type which come out before the split rim, then kink 90 degrees for access through the cut out in the rim. My question is- I'd like to have new valves fitted, but just the normal rubber straight ones for now- is there any chance folk think they would foul on my J spec brakes? I'm probably thinking too much and panicing here, my car is currently stored at my folk's house which is not down the road and I need to get the tyres fitted this week ideally! I'll do a quick test on the current valves too but i think one of them may be leaking- normally get new ones on as a matter of course. Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Why not just fit the 90 degree valves. I doubt they'd catch on the rears but might be close on the fronts depending what diameter the wheels are. If i did it on my car then i think they'd catch as mine are uk spec but with 19's Edited October 3, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 cost and time really mate. i'd have to get them in too as my tyre fitter is my mechanic and only stocks stock rubber type ones. i'll go and have a measure up now- they are tastier offset than stock so maybe i'll get away with it for now. I'll also whack the pressures right up tonight and check them before dropping off tomorrow, if they havent gone down i may risk it with the stock ones they are 17's by the way, why the hell i didnt think of adding that useful snippet of data is anyone's guess thanks for the reply mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Ibrar at Speedwells keeps them in stock so could possibly post you some, i agree their not cheap though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I got them off Co-ord Motorsport in the UK 7 pound each excluding shipping (UK Volk authorised Dealer) Part number Ray15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Camskill stock them too, from memory around £4 or £5 each. If your wheels are like mine and need the tyres fitted from the rear face of the wheel it'd do no harm to buy a couple of extra ones as they can catch easily when the tyre's being fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 id just put rubber valvs in , they are better imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 id just put rubber valvs in , they are better imho Not much good if they hit the calipers hence they use 90 degree valves + if you get a slow puncture or a leak in the split rim seal then your going to have fun trying to get air in unless you remove the wheel Never had a problem with 90 degree valves other than their a bit expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 link to L shaped valves on Camskill (there are other sizes available also): http://www.camskill.co.uk/m39b962s3716p48449/CAR_RUBBER_%2B_CHROME_BOLT_IN_VALVES_-_Jap_Style_L_Shaped_Chrome_Bolt_In_Valve_-_8mm_%28Fits_8mm_Hole_In_Wheel%29 Mr Tee's emporium is another great site for obscure wheel accessories too: http://www.mistertee.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 thanks for the links and advice guys- i did a pressure test on them and the current ones appear to be fine so i've left those on for now. i've weighed up clearance and just from looking at the wheel ones alone rubber ones should be OK, its surprising how close they are to the rim will have a proper look when i get the rims on the car. craig i've heard nothing but the same opinion as yours, and i had the fancy valves on my toms yaris rims replaced with rubber ones just incase, not quite a simple on these LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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