Valve Stem
The valve stem is the small component fitted through the wheel rim that allows air to be added to or released from the tyre. Available in rubber snap-in and metal clamp-in types, valve stems should be replaced every time a new tyre is fitted. Faulty or degraded valve stems are a common cause of slow air leaks that can be difficult to trace.
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