Enkei Wheel Woes
#1
One of the valves on my Enkei RPO-1's has become damaged. I tried using a valve stem extractor, but the brass is wedged in there. After removing the stem, my local shop noticed that it's a very odd size. The base of the stem is ~14 mm (0.55" whereas normal valve stems are ~20mm (0.79" at the base.
I called Discount Tire Direct, Enkei International, and Tire Rack, all of whom told me: "We know exactly what you are talking about, but we have no idea where to get that."
Does anyone know who may have such an item, or does anyone possibly have a mangled RPO-1 that would be willing to part with its' stem? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
I called Discount Tire Direct, Enkei International, and Tire Rack, all of whom told me: "We know exactly what you are talking about, but we have no idea where to get that."
Does anyone know who may have such an item, or does anyone possibly have a mangled RPO-1 that would be willing to part with its' stem? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
#3
>>that's quite bad that all of them know the issue, but don't know the solution!
>>
>>Best of luck
I dont handle Enkei wheels, thats why we didnt know.
King @ Enkei -
"I advise drilling out the stems to accomodate the regular size
-I can not get any small stems into this country any more. You could try grey market"
This was Not a Tire Rack recomedation
Alex
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>>Best of luck
I dont handle Enkei wheels, thats why we didnt know.
King @ Enkei -
"I advise drilling out the stems to accomodate the regular size
-I can not get any small stems into this country any more. You could try grey market"
This was Not a Tire Rack recomedation
Alex
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#4
A quick search shows stem diameters all over the place.
http://www.prestigewheel.com/index.html at least lists all dimensions. Do you know (from the distributor or enkei) what the exact dimension is to make your search easier?
--Jeff
ps: gran turismo in ATL is an old-school shop. They'd know where to get em if anyone would. I'll be there this week if you want me to ask.
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http://www.prestigewheel.com/index.html at least lists all dimensions. Do you know (from the distributor or enkei) what the exact dimension is to make your search easier?
--Jeff
ps: gran turismo in ATL is an old-school shop. They'd know where to get em if anyone would. I'll be there this week if you want me to ask.
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Jeff in ATL
#6
Thanks, Alex. Despite not selling Enkei's, Tire Rack was very friendly and helpful to deal with. I tried to call you, but I think I got patched to Zack (?!?) when you weren't available.
Update: I managed to extract the broken core and have reused the existing stem. It appears to work fine with no soapy bubbles in testing.
Thanks guys for all the advice.
Update: I managed to extract the broken core and have reused the existing stem. It appears to work fine with no soapy bubbles in testing.
Thanks guys for all the advice.
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