Got my SSR GT3's from tire rack. Went to have them installed today and the TPMS sensor fit ok, but the valve that attaches to it on the outside seemed impossible to tighten cause it was right in between the bolts on the rim. I had to run to work and grind down a 12mm wrench. back to the tire shop and that took care of that. then when they put the valve stem extensions on and they leaked so I did without those. tire rack supplied 4 of those and 2 valve stem adapters that you are supposed to be able to take the valve caps off with and then screw them onto the extensions and service the tire. The valve cap is so close to the rim that that tool does not work. So I am not using the extensions and everytime I have to put air in the tires Its going to be a fight to get the valve caps on and off. Has anyone ever seen a valve cap that you could use a screwdriver on? That would be perfect. Ill post pics soon.
Thanks, Gerry

 

Im not 100% familar with this wheel...

Mind posting a pic and I can think of a solution for you...

 

Thanks for the reply! Here is the pic of the problem. since the valve extensions leak (not sure if there even supposed to stay on all the time) this is how far in the valve cap is and its a pain to get on and off. very difficult to get fingers in there and the tool on some wont fit at all!
Thanks again!

 

yeah, unfortunatly with this case you are going to be stuck like that or not run your tire pressure sensors...

with multi piece wheels like that usually you cant even get the tires mounted and ballanced, but with that one, looks like the valve stem is still at an angle..

Thats pretty much all you can do, unless you were to dremel a shallow slit to the top of the cap and use a flat head.... but dont want to damage them...

 

Thanks for the reply. They gave me extensions but 3 of the 4 leak when put on. Im not even sure if the extensions are supposed to be permanent or are they just for servicing?
the tire rakc did get back to me about mounting the valve to the TPMS sensor and they said they also had to use a ground down wrench to install it