leaky valve stems!!

[gblue]

Aloha....just put new tires on and they replaced the valve stems in the back and both are leaking where they exit the rim.....what's up with that....we need some SPECIAL kind stem or what????????
   
   Gregg

[jbottini]

I'll be looking for the answer as i have two as well.

[linklaw]

I checked with the mechanic who installed my tires and who replaced all four of my valve stems and he advised that there is nothing special about the replacement stems. Just be sure to clean the wheel before installing the stems. John

[gblue]

Aloha...put 4 new valve stems in and  no more leaks...new tires are awesome!! 4 BFG G-FORCE delivered for $470 from Tirerack...Mahalo from Maui....