Tire Air Valve cap keeps coming off!

[m3incorp]

I have one wheel that keeps losing the valve cap. I know there isn't anyone messing with it, as a couple of days ago I put a new cap on and drove for 5 miles and it was gone again. I am guessing I could put a piece of clear tape over it or get Discount Tire to change out the valve stem.

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[CycloneRy]

Wrap some teflon tape on the thread first then cap it?

 

[Strokercrate]

Wrap some teflon tape on the thread first then cap it?

Teflon Tape is super slick and is made to make threads more slick so you can tighten the connection further without damaging the pipe to prevent leaks. Doubt he could tighten the cap beyond what he already is. Would probably just cause it to unscrew easier.

A little tiny dab of silicon adhesive on valve thread near the bottom will hold it on and allow removing later.

 

[m3incorp]

Thanks, guys I am off to buy some more caps. Already removed 2 from my summer wheels and lost them on this wheel. I will try the adhesive idea, as I have some around somewhere in the garage.

 

[Qcman17]

Thanks, guys I am off to buy some more caps. Already removed 2 from my summer wheels and lost them on this wheel. I will try the adhesive idea, as I have some around somewhere in the garage.

Maybe get the wife or GF to screw it on tighter for you

 

[m3incorp]

lol I will keep that one in mind for sure

Maybe get the wife or GF to screw it on tighter for you

 

[NGOT8R]

Put a dab of black RTV sealant in one spot on the thread and then install the cap. That should hold it and if you need to get it off, it won’t be super difficult.

 

[Soulja4187]

I had this issue with some aftermarket wheels. The cause was that the stem wasn’t installed properly so when the wheel would spin the stem would wobble. Have you had your wheels replaced? If not maybe the treads were damaged

 

[m3incorp]

Interesting. These are on my latest set of Velgens. Discount installed the TPMS, stems, and tires. I am sure I could go to them and they would replace. There is only one in town and they stay busy. I hate to wait for hours lol. It isn't losing any air, so will do the quick glue whatever fix and then when it warms up here and I put my summer wheels and tires back on, I'll take them to replace the valve stem.

I had this issue with some aftermarket wheels. The cause was that the stem wasn’t installed properly so when the wheel would spin the stem would wobble. Have you had your wheels replaced? If not maybe the treads were damaged

 

[Discount Tire]

I have one wheel that keeps losing the valve cap. I know there isn't anyone messing with it, as a couple of days ago I put a new cap on and drove for 5 miles and it was gone again. I am guessing I could put a piece of clear tape over it or get Discount Tire to change out the valve stem.

We would be happy to swap the valve out for you. Although this is extremely odd, its possible the valve threads are damaged allowing the cap to come off. As long as the tire is not leaking its certainly not a safety issue, however a nuisance.

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[m3incorp]

Thanks everyone. RTV it is until I can get to have the valve stem replaced. It's definitely stripped as the caps don't grip at all.

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