While they usually go unnoticed until you lose one, tire valve caps do serve an important purpose. But are they universal, ...

Valve stems commonly used in medium truck tires such as the TR570 series valves should be torqued to 30-45 inch pounds. Valve manufacturers recommend that valve torque be checked just like wheel nuts.

Truck valve stems are high-pressure valves that can handle the maximum tire pressure molded into the tire sidewall of commercial truck tires. Truck tire valves are typically rated at 200 psi.

Valve stems are an afterthought for most commercial tire and fleet people who spend most of their time thinking and worrying about tires followed by wheels. How much time do you actually spend ...

A key component of automotive tires is the tire valve stem, which can develop issues from time to time. Replacing it isn't all that simple, though.

What Are the Green Caps on Tires For? Green caps on tire valve stems signify that the tire is filled with nitrogen instead of regular air.

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 MacGyver sty… ...

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 ...

Eugene Petersen, program leader for tire testing at Consumer Reports recommends that motorists conduct a visual inspection of their valve stems to check for cracks.

Has hysteria kicked in yet? Dill Air Control Products recently recalled 6 million Chinese-made tire valve stems that may crack and fail, letting air out of tires at speed and possibly affecting as ...

We have since purchased the proper valve stems for our vehicles and a small tube of tire repair glue for a few dollars each, both of which fit nicely in the kit. Conclusion ...