Source for metal tire valve stems

Hi,

I got mine---from the tire shop.

I want to buy the metal valve stems to take to the shop to be sure I get the stems I want

I'm pretty picky about my valve stem extenders but what is the difference of valve stems beyond OEM? Never had a valve stem failure other than putting some lock tight on one than kept coming loose.
Is one type brand or type better than another? (Always gotten valve stems at tire dealer).

Hi Path1,

The ones I use are solid metal and do not require extenders.

Tire Man and Borg are two sources.

When I had new tires put on this year.
I asked for truck type valve stems.
My Alcoa wheels would not let them do that.
But they did install longer metal stems. No extra cost.
Purchased from Best One Tire.

Hi Path1,

The ones I use are solid metal and do not require extenders.

Did they just fit in or did you drill out hole just a little tiny bit?
I was going to put in longer stems but afraid of interfering with getting outside tire off (didn't want to take the chance of bending longer stem on inside tire when removing outer tire)I do use "gator caps" because of better quality seal IMO. Mine are on steel rims if that makes a difference.

Hi path1,

They were installed when I got new wheels and oversize tires. I assume no drilling was required as there was no labor charge for installing the new stems. They work extremely well.

The best source is The Tire Man his are the original ones, while the others are just clones and with his you get 6 stems the others, only 4, and the flow thru valve caps.

I wouldn't have anything less, I can check all 6 in minutes and be on my way.

So if you are using a tmps system, you can put the sensors on the Tire Mans valve stems with no problems?