A small, 50 cent part called a tire valve stem could crack, lead to a blow out and cause a crash. Now, the federal government is investigating a local company and the 30 million tire valve stems made ...

Tire tread is really the only contact to terra firma that we have in our vehicles, so choice of rubber compound, carcass design and tread pattern play a big part in off-road performance. However, it’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The valve stem that protrudes outside of a wheel does not last forever and requires periodic replacement. The tire valve stem houses the valve ...

They don't get as much attention as high-tech, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), but many people actually consider tires to be the most important safety feature on your car. After all, those ...

A new tool developed by a professional trucker makes it easier to remove valve cap stems, including the difficult-to-reach stems on inner duals, and also can remove and reinstall valve cores from the ...

Every single car has valve stem caps, but let’s be honest—they’re all really boring. In fact, most cars come with the same black plastic caps that are designed to do a single job: protect your valve ...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (June 19, 2001)—Like Rodney Dangerfield, the lowly tire valve stem just doesn't seem to get any respect. It's a piece of hardware that is usually taken for granted and readily ...

WASHINGTON—Millions of tire valve stems manufactured in China could cause cracking and air loss in tires—a situation with the potential for major repercussions in the tire industry. The biggest ...

Less leakage results in reduced product loss, increased efficiency, and improved energy management. Figure 1. This control valve is subjected to EPA’s Method 21 “sniff ” test to determine the fugitive ...