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  1. darrenliu

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    Can someone please tell me where I can buy metal or aluminium tyre valves for my 355 rims. Thank you.
     
  2. RayJohns

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    eBay is probably a good start.

    I have a spare set I think. Let me know if you are interested and I can see what I have.

    Ray
     
  3. darrenliu

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    Ray, im interested, are they special ones for ferrrari rims or are they universal?
     
  4. au-yt

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  5. RayJohns

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    Let me snap a pic.. Hang on

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  6. Aircon

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    I told you to call Carl!
     
  7. darrenliu

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    pete, that was for a wheel alignment, not metal valves. lol
     
  8. RayJohns

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    #8 RayJohns, Jul 10, 2016
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    Here are some photos.

    And here is some information you might want to look over before buying anything:

    Tire Tech Information - Tire Valve Types, Components & Uses

    On the valve stems I have here, now that I think about it, I believe these were valve stems I originally purchased to evaluate for using on my BST Carbonfiber motorcycle wheels. If memory serves me correctly, these are a non-standard 8.3mm european size valve stem, such as what you see used on Marchesini wheels from Italy.

    No idea if these will fit your 355 wheels, but I would lean more towards no than yes. I'm not sure if 8mm is also 8.3mm or what exactly the story is there.

    BTW, I ended up using a slightly different valve stem on my BST wheels - one sold here:

    MARCHESINI Billet Aluminum Valve Stem - 8mm [EURO/AFTERMARKET WHEELS]

    Those are very nice and very light weight.

    Here is some additional information.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrader_valve

    Your best bet is probably eBay or maybe moto wheels or TRW performance or something. You could also try Euro Spares or Ricambi or someone along those lines.

    Ray
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  9. darrenliu

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    ok Ray, thanks vey much for your help. i think ill buy from ricambi, as i prefer the aluminium type.
     
  10. Aircon

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    Carl has them too.
     
  11. carl888

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    Just did a stock take. 417 Ferrari alloy valves (Correct for Darren's car) in stock. $12 each including freight.
     
  12. RayJohns

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    You're most welcome!

    Ray
     
  13. simon klein

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    I thought you knew that Americans knew it all,as well.....
     
  14. maurice70

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    Carl,are they correct for a 328 as well?
    I'll need 4 soon..
    Thanks.
     

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