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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jonnyturbo on 08 March 2012, 16:51

Title: porsche twist alloy valve ?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 08 March 2012, 16:51

As above do they Porsche twist wheels that I have on my car require a speical valve . Just been to get new Tyres and the place said normal valves won't fit  :undecided:

Title: Re: porsche twist alloy valve ?
Post by: richw911 on 08 March 2012, 17:14

It seems so http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/397681.aspx

Could it be for a tire pressure monitoring system?  :undecided:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdT_gsxKBg

Title: Re: porsche twist alloy valve ?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 08 March 2012, 17:37

Hmm I dunno rich . I am stumped LOL need some valves ASAP . Spoke to guy who I got the wheels off and he said they are just valve extensions but normal valves don't fit   :undecided:

Title: Re: porsche twist alloy valve ?
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2012, 21:54

I m sure that Brad (Kells) said that all / most Porsche wheels use metal valves.

Title: Re: porsche twist alloy valve ?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 09 March 2012, 16:58

Seen some on the bay but dont know if they will fit  :undecided: