Valve stem torque safety demands your full attention when teaching your techs about the importance of proper valve stem torquing. But, what happens when part of the installation process seems trivial?

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Make the Right Turn Don’t Underestimate the Impact of Proper Valve Stem Torque When the ITRA’s Commercial Tire Service Program began in 1996, I thought I knew everything about truck tires and wheels.

Dear Tom and Ray: I took my 2008 Audi A4 in for routine maintenance. The dealership informed me that it could not check my tire pressure because I had “aftermarket valve-stem covers.” I was ...