brirene wrote:
I just finally got some 135 degree steel extenders after looking for a long time. Not an ideal solution, but at least I can check and fill as necessary.
Marginally OK but only IF the valves they're attached to are METAL. The rubber ones barely hold up on their own and the weight of extensions, adapters, etc. really tears them up. Then you have a leak or catastrophic failure where the valve fails and leaves a BIG hole.
The best extenders are "airless." There's a pusher inside. When you put a gauge or air hose on, it presses on the pusher and the pusher opens the valve on the tire. Ordinary extenders press the tire's valve when you tighten them on installation. Then the connection, the extender, and the extender's valve can all leak.
Back to the OP's question: YES!!! Very much worth having custom valves, whether bought or made up. We really need only a rear set. Front and Spare can get by nicely on ordinary METAL valves. Just not the very shortest ones if it's Ford wheels. Stem needs to be about 2" to allow gauge/chuck to clear the rim.
If God's Your Co-Pilot Move Over, jd
2003 Jayco Escapade 31A on 2002 Ford E450 V10 4R100 218" WB