All,

I recently purchased and installed a set of 19-inch iForged Monaco wheels on my 996 TT. When I went to perform my weekly (er...monthly) tire pressure check, I discovered a bit of a problem. While I'm able to access the front valve stems just fine (I can check tire pressure and attach an air hose), the rear valve stems are significantly recessed. I tried four different tire pressure guages and two different air hose attachments; I couldn't get a single one to attach. Is there a trick to doing this, or do I need different tools? Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Here's a picture of the rear wheel valve stem:

 

I had a similar problem with my HREs...they provided a valve stem extender that screwed onto the valve stem...

 

they should have used longer valve stems. Mine stick out about 1/2 inch.

 

Do you think this is a specialty item, or can I purchase something like this at an auto-supply store?

 

Call HRE and see what they have...I'll look around as well.

 

I have gotten a set from NAPA, your mileage may vary though, very handy at work when seeing many different types of wheels. I think it came in a 4 pack.

 

You can get valve extenders at pretty much every auto part store.

By the way, I discovered a trick to make locating the valve much easier on wheels like ours. Ask whoever is installing your wheels onto your car to adjust the center cap logo to point to the valve. My center cap is the Porsche logo so I have the bottom of the sheild pointing to valve. A huge help on track days where I am constantly checking my pressure

 

The Schrader valve looks bent to me from your photo. Check if it is centered. Good Luck.

 

Valve extenders at any tire store, they even give them away for free

 

I have seen them at Walmart also.

 

You need something like this, but only have them attached when pumping air...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RV-DU...spagenameZWDVW

 

Like others have said, valve extenders are available from any automotive store or truck stop. Just be sure to remove it when you are done checking the pressure as 1) they tend to leak air and 2) they weigh as much as a small wheel weight so they can throw off the balance.

 

I got mine from Kragen

 

Sears or call Hre

 

you can buy extensions at pep boys