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Metal tyre pressure cap stuck
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Christopher72
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Metal tyre pressure cap stuck
I received this warning from my local tire shop to replace the metal valve caps with nylon. Is there another option in use like adding ptfe tape or anti-seize?
Christopher
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
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Darkangelv2
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Metal tyre pressure cap stuck
The best way to prevent it is to buy proper metal valves with matching caps - as long as they are well reviewed the metal thread should match the metal used in the cap which should prevent oxidisation which usually cause the issues referred to in this thread
As an example:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/hub-bud ... hbzbivkit/
As an example:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/hub-bud ... hbzbivkit/
BMW Z4 2006 2.5SI - 437M Wheels - Strut Brace - H&R ARBs
3.0si Brake Conversion - Custom Nappa Sport Interior - Z4M Bumper+Bonnet -
BC Racing BR Coilovers - AFE Stage 2
3.0si Brake Conversion - Custom Nappa Sport Interior - Z4M Bumper+Bonnet -
BC Racing BR Coilovers - AFE Stage 2