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Nov 24, 2012 | 08:20 PM

flexvette

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Tire replacement

Do I need to replace the seals on the valve stems(TPMS). Removing GY EMT's replacing with Nitto 555 same sizing.
I do not have any leaks just worn tires at 40K klms with no aggressive driving.

2003 Coupe 6M

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:36 PM

jerrys vette

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no---i just replaced my 4 tires and did not do anything with valve stems.

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:57 PM

87SAM

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I would. They are most likely old and will never be easier to do than now.

Nov 24, 2012 | 09:01 PM

Baldfart

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Originally Posted by 87SAM

I would. They are most likely old and will never be easier to do than now.

If you don't, you will regret it. No time like the present!

Nov 24, 2012 | 09:54 PM

DaDuck

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Originally Posted by flexvette

You will be happy with the Nitto's. Unless you like to hear the GY tires whinning down the road.

Nov 24, 2012 | 10:54 PM

dblerman

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You can pick up those o-rings for like $2 at just about any plumbing/hardware store. I see no reason not to change them.

Nov 24, 2012 | 11:15 PM

flexvette

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DiscountTire has the kit $3 per tire , I guess it is cheap insurance. I thought more owners would report air leaks from these , being 10 yrs old .

Thanks for the input.

Nov 25, 2012 | 12:46 AM

QCVette

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It may be cheap insurance to replace the seals, but your sensors are near the end of their battery life if they are the originals. They will be failing soon.

You might want to consider replacing the sensors or rebuilding yours with new batteries.

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Nov 25, 2012 | 10:42 AM

rprinty

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TPMS rebuild kits (o-ring, valve core, valve cap, and nut) are $1.66 at Rock Auto. And yes, replace them. I just went through that and had to do the job twice because I didn't replace them the first time.

Bob