A new tool developed by a professional trucker makes it easier to remove valve cap stems, including the difficult-to-reach stems on inner duals, and also can remove and reinstall valve cores from the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The valve stem that protrudes outside of a wheel does not last forever and requires periodic replacement. The tire valve stem houses the valve ...

Millions of tire valve stems manufactured in China could cause cracking and air loss in tires-a situation with the potential for major repercussions in the tire industry. The biggest problem, industry ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Last week, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series posted a video on social media where Seth Kramlich, managing director of the Trucks series, laid ...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (June 19, 2001)—Like Rodney Dangerfield, the lowly tire valve stem just doesn't seem to get any respect. It's a piece of hardware that is usually taken for granted and readily ...

Less leakage results in reduced product loss, increased efficiency, and improved energy management. Figure 1. This control valve is subjected to EPA’s Method 21 “sniff ” test to determine the fugitive ...

You topped off the air in your tires, but a few days later, you notice that one of them is low again. It could be a hole, but before you go through the hassle of searching for one or making an ...

It's been over a year since we warned about millions of faulty Chinese-made tire valve stems, yet every week we get comments from readers about flat tires and blowouts caused by defective stems. "Two ...

BBB CoreCap reinvents the tire valve. More airflow & durability than Presta. Better compatibility than Schrader. And no extra cap needed!

The CoreCap is an adaptor for existing Presta valves with removable cores. It promises improved airflow and durability by ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Every single car has valve stem caps, but let’s be honest—they’re all really boring. In fact, most cars come with ...