Valve stem caps and tire balance

External Since: Aug 05, 2006 Posts: 2

I just purchased valve stem caps with the Porsche logo which I noticed
weigh more than the plastic ones that were previously on the tires. Do
I need to be worried about the tire balance being thrown off?

External Since: Apr 24, 2004 Posts: 116

Gatordent wrote:

> I just purchased valve stem caps with the Porsche logo which I noticed
> weigh more than the plastic ones that were previously on the tires. Do
> I need to be worried about the tire balance being thrown off?
>

Wow! How heavy are they??? Generally they are not enough to throw off
wheel balance, but you can get light ones, too. I ran across a set
years ago that are very light and have a shroud (it's all one piece)
that extends down the stem. I suspect by their weight that they may be
titanium (though I am no metallurgist) and the logo is simply imprinted
into the metal on the end with no coloring. I like them very much.
Classy more than flashy.

How does it feel when you drive it? Have you tried putting the caps on
and off while checking the ride? Even though they are probably fine,
unsprung weight is your enemy, so I'd get some lighter ones if you are
that concerned.

DS
95 993 Coupe