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Steve Rinaldo · 03-14-2021, 03:27 PM

Does anyone make original looking metal valve stem covers that can be used on rubber valve stems? Steve

frank55a · 03-14-2021, 03:54 PM

I have not heard of any. However, I assume you are interested in the full cover as used on the 28/29 stem. If so you will also need the rim nuts. You may be able to screw the rim nut down on the rubber stem and then screw the cover on to the rim nut.

Why not just use the original or repo metal stems? They are not that hard to install and work well. I have been using them for about 50 years on all my As.

Gary Karr · 03-14-2021, 04:44 PM

As Frank said, go with metal stems. Original type rim nut bushings and dust covers will not work on rubber stems but you can likely install metal stems on your existing tubes by removing the rubber stems. This would require dismounting the tires and tubes.

Y-Blockhead · 03-14-2021, 05:23 PM

I believe you are looking for something similar to these? https://www.lucasclassictires.com/Ni...bes-90902L.htm Lucas Tire in Long Beach, CA among others has them.

d. · 03-14-2021, 05:42 PM

yes, check Lucas Tire as listed above.

Steve Rinaldo · 03-14-2021, 06:52 PM

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McMimmcs · 03-14-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I believe you are looking for something similar to these? https://www.lucasclassictires.com/Ni...bes-90902L.htm Lucas Tire in Long Beach, CA among others has them.

That’s the first I ever heard of ones that were made for rubber stems.

KGBnut · 03-18-2021, 08:36 PM

I've toyed with the idea of getting some '28 valve stem covers and using some epoxy to secure them to the caps on my rubber stems. Haven't gotten around to trying it.

Ken

d. · 03-19-2021, 05:40 PM

Lucas Tire has offered these metal caps for the rubber stem for the past 20 years or so.

SAXBY2 · 12-30-2021, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by d.

Lucas Tire has offered these metal caps for the rubber stem for the past 20 years or so.

The don't completely cover the TR135 long rubber stems; not deep enough

Y-Blockhead · 12-30-2021, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SAXBY2

The don't completely cover the TR135 long rubber stems; not deep enough

Are you sure? They fit mine fine. In fact I installed a rubber "O" ring under them to prevent them from scratching my rims.

They are adjustable for depth.

03-14-2021, 03:27 PM	#1
Steve Rinaldo Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 89	Valve Stem Covers Does anyone make original looking metal valve stem covers that can be used on rubber valve stems? Steve

03-14-2021, 03:54 PM	#2
frank55a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 934	Re: Valve Stem Covers I have not heard of any. However, I assume you are interested in the full cover as used on the 28/29 stem. If so you will also need the rim nuts. You may be able to screw the rim nut down on the rubber stem and then screw the cover on to the rim nut. Why not just use the original or repo metal stems? They are not that hard to install and work well. I have been using them for about 50 years on all my As.

03-14-2021, 04:44 PM	#3
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Valve Stem Covers As Frank said, go with metal stems. Original type rim nut bushings and dust covers will not work on rubber stems but you can likely install metal stems on your existing tubes by removing the rubber stems. This would require dismounting the tires and tubes. Last edited by Gary Karr; 03-14-2021 at 09:18 PM.

03-14-2021, 05:23 PM	#4
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,848	Re: Valve Stem Covers I believe you are looking for something similar to these? https://www.lucasclassictires.com/Ni...bes-90902L.htm Lucas Tire in Long Beach, CA among others has them.

03-14-2021, 05:42 PM	#5
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Valve Stem Covers yes, check Lucas Tire as listed above.

03-14-2021, 06:52 PM	#6
Steve Rinaldo Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 89	Re: Valve Stem Covers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks

03-18-2021, 08:36 PM	#8
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Valve Stem Covers I've toyed with the idea of getting some '28 valve stem covers and using some epoxy to secure them to the caps on my rubber stems. Haven't gotten around to trying it. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

03-19-2021, 05:40 PM	#9
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Valve Stem Covers Lucas Tire has offered these metal caps for the rubber stem for the past 20 years or so.