[mcabr]

So my wheels came in, but the shop I bought them from put regular silver/chrome valve stems on them. Anyone else have this experience, or did the place you bought from include black stems? I thought that would be standard from any aftermarket wheel shop.

I bought some stems from apex to replace them with, but I"m not 100% sure they will fit the TPMS sensors the shop used. What other options do I have? Do they make valve stem covers in black?

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by mcabr

So my wheels came in, but the shop I bought them from put regular silver/chrome valve stems on them. Anyone else have this experience, or did the place you bought from include black stems? I thought that would be standard from any aftermarket wheel shop.

I bought some stems from apex to replace them with, but I"m not 100% sure they will fit the TPMS sensors the shop used. What other options do I have? Do they make valve stem covers in black?

If the wheels are still not on the car I think since it's just a tiny stem you can probably just spray paint them black. Just make sure you take extra time taping and covering the rest of the rim. You would still be able to use the same sensors and it will only cost you $10...

[Dippydo]

sharpie...LOL...

[VMRWheels]

That might be something you need to DIY. Honestly though, something like that is not super noticeable from my experience. Most people wouldn't criticize you for having silver stems on a black wheel.

[mcabr]

It's more of a thing that will bother me. I already bought the new stems so I'm going to just have them remounted at the shop. An extra 100 bucks to get them the way I want them isn't such a big deal. Just bummed the wheel shop didn't offer black stems at an extra change at the very least.

I thought about plastidip, but so much trouble protecting the rest of the wheel.

[mcabr]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

sharpie...LOL...

funny

[n55x3]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

sharpie...LOL...

I'd also try this first.

I recently lost one of the gray OEM valve stem caps. Almost bought a replacement for like $5 but then decided to go the Sharpie route. I have tons of the black valve stem caps and I had a Gray Sharpie. I colored a black one gray and it looks nearly identical to the 3 other real gray ones. This is after a harsh winter. Sharpie Gray is still holding strong!! Glad I didn't waste any $$.

Only concern with the black Sharpie that I've noticed in the past is it can cast an odd looking sheen when viewed at certain angles that seems to give it a hint of color. You could always Sharpie the stems and then use regular black caps.

[_bdiddyb_]

Yup, I had black rims with grey valve stems. Bothered me a whole month until I replaced it with black stems. I did, however, used black sharpie on the aluminum balance weights. teehee

[mcabr]

Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

Yup, I had black rims with grey valve stems. Bothered me a whole month until I replaced it with black stems. I did, however, used black sharpie on the aluminum balance weights. teehee

That's what I'm talking about. As soon as I get home I'm taking them to the tire shop to get the black stems mounted.