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I think we've all read that Ineos have fitted metal tyre valves as they think they are more robust for off road use; but my question is are they fitted with metal dust caps?

I thought they were but mine appear to be plastic, can people check and confirm what they have?

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DCPU said:
I think we've all read that Ineos have fitted metal tyre valves as they think they are more robust for off road use; but my question is are they fitted with metal dust caps?

I thought they were but mine appear to be plastic, can people check and confirm what they have?

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My valves also have plastic caps.
 
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Thanks - my imagination - I would have sworn they were long metal caps...

I guess they must have let the Engineer responsible for overall weight have a win somewhere.
 
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No one uses metal as it might corrode on the stem and make it hard to take off.
 
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DCPU said:
I think we've all read that Ineos have fitted metal tyre valves as they think they are more robust for off road use; but my question is are they fitted with metal dust caps?

I thought they were but mine appear to be plastic, can people check and confirm what they have?

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They look like standard BMW TPMS valves with the sender on the inside of the rim. Identical to my X5
 
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No one uses metal as it might corrode on the stem and make it hard to take off.
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Right, I'll remember to tell Lotus that next time I'm at the factory; and the numerous military vehicles that come with them as standard.

If your valve caps are corroded to your valve stems, then it means you are a lazy bastard and not checking your tyre pressures as often as you should...a chargeable offence where I'm from.
 
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DCPU said:
Right, I'll remember to tell Lotus that next time I'm at the factory; and the numerous military vehicles that come with them as standard.

If your valve caps are corroded to your valve stems, then it means you are a lazy bastard and not checking your tyre pressures as often as you should...a chargeable offence where I'm from.
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Can't remember why but when using metal valve caps ( after he cut mine off) the tyre fitter said don't use copper grease but put vaseline on them.
 
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I'll remember to tell Lotus that next time I'm at the factory;
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The US has varied climate. And some parts use salt/chemicals on roads. That's why most manufacturers have switched to plastic caps. Even high end ones.
 
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$10 or less on eBay will get you a set of anodised metal caps
 
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$10 or less on eBay will get you a set of anodised metal caps
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Thanks ~ I'm happy with the OEM ones, the question was more around my poor memory. 🤔
 
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