Metal valve stems

[GRMNLK]

Originally Posted by Bill K.

I don't want to put any chrome on the car

What do your fuchs look like? are they powder coated?
I work with tires and valve stems, I think if you put a short black stem with a porsche cap it would look fine.

[Bill K.]

The Porsche stem covering caps are a good choice to blend into the anodized lips of the Fuchs. I wanted a stem that doesn't deflect when using air line/gauge so I went with Ferrari stems per Weidman's (wheel refinisher) recommendations. They are aluminum and blend in nice. Wheels are refinished with painted centers and anodized lips. This is the 16x7 on the rear. The 16x6 on the front has a tighter fit for the base of the stem, but Weidman made it work.

[GRMNLK]

I guess a black stem would not be the best choice for your set up. The bolt ins blend in good with the rest of the wheel...I like the center color!!

[MattKab]

That's a nice wheel!

What is the name of that blue (If you don't mind telling)? It's stunning.

Matt

[Bill K.]

Thanks. I'm glad I went this route. The color is Porsche Lapis Blue Metallic (2004). Check out your local Porsche dealer. It morphs from purple in the light to dark blue in the shade.

[MattKab]

Thanks Bill, a mate has an '04 996 that colour. The camera sure brings out the best, good choice.

Matt

[Pillow]

Nice ride Bill!

The wheels fit perfectly with the offset!