Metal vs. Rubber Valve Stems video

[GON]

In case anyone is interested- a video that discusses Metal vs. Rubber Valve Stems.

Video suggests rubber is the way to go, unless the tire is exposed to off road and equivalent conditions.

 

[Jetronic]

for off road conditions a flexible stem is likely still better. As short as possible too.

 

[atikovi]

For off road conditions I think I would install these flush valve stems instead. No chance of knocking them off,

 

[loneryder]

I've had rubber valves dry out and crack. Push them to the side and they leak air.

 

[dumkid]

Rubber is better. Spend the $3 to get them replaced when you get new tires.

 

[pzev]

Every car I've ever had came with Rubber valve stems, but my Shelby came with metal. I assumed it was due to the tpms being located in the valve stem, but other similar applications use rubber.

Maybe wheel speed?

 

[joenobodyyet]

Sorry if this is a dumb question... can I replace metal valve stem tpms sensors with new rubber valve stem tpms sensors?

I got a decent deal on tires at Walmart, so I'm going to have them install the new tires with new TPMS sensors. I have a 2008 Honda Civic LX automatic sedan, and I believe my current TPMS sensors are the original. My "TPMS" light has been on for a while. Walmart said they use Bartec sensors, but they don't have the sensors in stock currently. I was going to order the Bartec TPMS sensors myself, but I find them with rubber valves. My question is: if my current TPMS sensors on my 2008 Honda Civic LX automatic sedan have metal valve stems, can I replace them with new TPMS sensors that have rubber valve stems? I think I can, I just want to make sure. Thanks

 

[dubber09]

Not just off-roading, snow in winter can do same thing.