If your tire valve stem is leaking, you have several options for replacement. Determining what’s best depends on where the valve stem is leaking. If you don’t know how to replace a tire valve stem, ...

Overall, a single tire with a basic rubber valve stem at a tire shop can range from $40 to $100 (≈6.7 hours of continuous work at a $15/hour job), while a full set of 4 tires may cost $150 to $400 (≈3 ...

The final step is to install a new valve stem. Again, the procedure for this will depend on what tool you have. If you have a valve stem puller like the CKAuto, you'll need a tire iron or two to ...

A friend has a leaky or flat tire. We looked all over for a nail, screw, or puncture on the tire and couldn’t find the problem. However, when adding air, I discovered that it wasn’t the tire but the ...

Corroded valve stems are a problem because they lead to larger issues like slow air leaks and broken parts during the repair process when they corrode themselves to the wheel rim. In addition to ...

When tubeless tires first entered the commercial tire market years ago, technicians assumed that if the tubeless valve stem fit the hole in the wheel it was the right valve stem. Today, that ...

"I had a tire fail from a defective valve stem on the capitol beltway near Washington, D.C. at night in a construction zone during a thunderstorm. I'm lucky to be alive," wrote Mark.

4. Valve Stem Damage The valve stem is the protrusion that comes out of your tire, where you fill it with air. You unscrew the cap every time you inflate the tires. However, these parts endure a lot ...

See also: Tire Tracks: Eyes on TPMS, retreads, and telematics There are two types of valve stem sealing mechanisms: the grommet and the O-ring.

Your car’s tire is losing air from the valve stem — what do you do? Well you could take it to the mechanic and pay upwards of $30 to replace it… or you could try this MacGyv ...