lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ?

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lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ? Mar 28, 2016 13:53:31 GMT

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Post by atlex on Mar 28, 2016 13:53:31 GMT

I'm preparing to get some tyres on my SSRs and I need valves. I've got some 949 ones which are super-light but I don't think they're really suitable for this style wheel because the point where the valve goes in isn't flat, it is on a curved section of the (tiny) dish.. and the 949 valves only have one rubber seal on the inner side of the valve.

I have become a wheelwhore.

I can't seem to find a UK/EU stockist of SSR's own valves - although I can buy them online in $ heh: www.more-japan.com/ssr-valve-svi-3.html

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131743682066 looks close and might be appropriate...

thoughts ?

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lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ? Mar 28, 2016 18:31:22 GMT

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Post by Ptichka on Mar 28, 2016 18:31:22 GMT

I got a set of Watanabe valves from RHD Japan (which are now surplus if they'd be any use?), didn't take too long to get here and were reasonably priced.
Just did a quick search and they have a few SSR ones, don't know if any are suitable for you?
www.rhdjapan.com/search/category/other_center-caps-or-valve-stems-and-caps?q=ssr%20valves

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atlex Global Moderator Excess 4x100 Detected. Posts: 4,878	lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ? Mar 28, 2016 18:48:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by atlex on Mar 28, 2016 18:48:58 GMT thanks ptichka. Looks like I've found something from SSR even cheaper than RHDJapan - on nengun.com - www.nengun.com/tanabe/ssr-wheels-option-parts click
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lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ? Mar 29, 2016 20:20:18 GMT via mobile

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Post by nickd on Mar 29, 2016 20:20:18 GMT

I seriously wouldn't see any function or benefit difference of the outer rubber, which just perish anyway, over the 949 or other makes of screw in valve. These are all designed to squash into the mounting hole tightly, curves should not matter, many rims are curved. The 949 valve is not special, only made in Ally, it is a very common design.

Last Edit: Mar 29, 2016 20:20:39 GMT by nickd

atlex Global Moderator Excess 4x100 Detected. Posts: 4,878	lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ? Mar 29, 2016 20:42:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by atlex on Mar 29, 2016 20:42:06 GMT ever the voice of reason nick
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lightweight SSR/Jap-style wheel valves in the uk ?

Post by atlex on Mar 28, 2016 13:53:31 GMT

Post by Ptichka on Mar 28, 2016 18:31:22 GMT

Post by atlex on Mar 28, 2016 18:48:58 GMT

Post by nickd on Mar 29, 2016 20:20:18 GMT

Post by atlex on Mar 29, 2016 20:42:06 GMT

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