Tyre Valves

[Stewart J]

Just over 3 years ago my alloys were replaced as a goodwill gesture by Hymer but cost of changing them was down to me. Local garage which also specialises in tyres for a wide rang of vehicles did the job for me. They fitted rubber stemmed valve which I queried on collection, the very experienced and knowledgeable tyre fitter informed me the would take the pressures of an almost 4 tonne motorhome without issue and they fitted them to a wide range of commercial vehicles and lorries. Travelled many miles both here and in Spain since without problem.
So my tyres are date stamped 2016 and although showing plenty of tread and no cracking it’s time to renew them.
My question to the fun collective would it be a wise decision to insist on metal hp valves or continue with rubber stemmed ones.
Look forward to you input and advice. TIA

 

[RustyRuss]

Why don't you take the opportunity to fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) valves from some one like Tyrepal?

Cheers!

Russ

 

[Nanniemate]

I had some fitted the lgv /psv tyre fitter assured me they were fine but still ordered metal ones and changed them one they arrived , long story ...

 

[Stewart J]

Why don't you take the opportunity to fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) valves from some one like Tyrepal?

Cheers!

Russ

I have the Tyrepal caps fitted this and the previous moho

 

[Reallyretired]

I had some rubber ones split on a 4t motorhome. I always have metal ones now.

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[Stealaway]

I have heard reports that metal tyre valves can cause corrosion with some alloy wheels.
I would only have high pressure rubber ones just like the factory fit.

 

[Mikeco]

I have heard reports that metal tyre valves can cause corrosion with some alloy wheels.
I would only have high pressure rubber ones just like the factory fit.

The metal valves failed on a van I had which had alloys due to corrosion.

 

[dunnah01]

If running over 65psi then use metal otherwise rubber are ok. Weight has nothing to do with it so poke your fitter in the eye.

 

[Mikeco]

Why don't you take the opportunity to fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) valves from some one like Tyrepal?

Cheers!

Russ

They are not valves, they are a sensor that screws onto the existing valve, not suitable for rubber valves though as difficult to tighten up to prevent leakage.

 

[RustyRuss]

There are metal TPMS valves and after market detectors definitely available on ebay/Amazon.....

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[Lenny HB]

There are two types of rubber valves the high pressure ones have a brass core they are OK standard ones used on cars are not.
I would fit the metal ones they shouldn't cause corrosion as there is an O ring that makes the seal on the inside of the rim, they are what the manufacturers fit.

 

[poppycamper]

Why don't you take the opportunity to fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) valves from some one like Tyrepal?

Cheers!

Russ

Does not really answer OP's question as Tyrepal can be fitted to both metal and rubber stemmed valves.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Why don't you take the opportunity to fit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) valves from some one like Tyrepal?

Cheers!

Russ

That's not the question.

 

[pappajohn]

There are two types of rubber valves the high pressure ones have a brass core they are OK standard ones used on cars are not.

All Schrader valves have a metal tube core with a moulded rubber outer sheath.....try bending one.

 

[Two on Tour]

I have heard reports that metal tyre valves can cause corrosion with some alloy wheels.

The metal valves failed on a van I had which had alloys due to corrosion.

The metal tyre valve stems I fitted when I changed over to alloy's had a rubber insert that went in the tyre valve stem hole in the alloy which prevented any part of the metal of the valve stem from coming in contact with the alloy of the wheel.

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[Lenny HB]

All Schrader valves have a metal tube core with a moulded rubber outer sheath.....try bending one.

I didn't know that, but the high pressure ones the brass core extends out or the rubber.

 

[Stewart J]

Comparison chart folk might find useful

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=208