Valve stem extensions?

[Onizuka]

I have a set of wheels I got from japan, and they came with metal valve stems (they are fastend with a nut on the inside of the rims with rubber washers on either side). The front valve stems are crazy short, enough that I cant get my tire pressure gauge or air compressor on the valves because they are unflexible and so damn close to the rim. Now, I dont feel like paying $30 to have my tires taken off and put back on so I can have the front valve stems replaced with generic rubber ones. Anyone know of a place that sells valve stem extensions? something that could just screw on when I want to check tire pressure or fill them up...

[240marcuSX]

do you think that its possible to just take the valves out and put regular ones in? just the valves not the entire stem.

[Onizuka]

I would have to take off the tires to replace the valve stems.

[SmithSR]

Have you asked the local tire shop? We have countless miniature extensions.

[240marcuSX]

i meant the valve cores, not the whole stem.

[Onizuka]

The valve is threaded inside the stem. I dont see how changing this would make any difference at all, the stem is still way too short.

I will try a tire shop tommorow

[skylndrftr]

i work at uhaul and what you request does exist, however i don't know where to get them...we use them to easily check tire pressures on the inside of rear dual wheels

[240marcuSX]

oh, ok, i get what your saying, i wonder why the make them that short?

[Onizuka]

Picked up a set today, SWEET. Thanks for the help guys