Apex Designs RPV valve stems

[Corbet]

Anyone using these? Picking up my summer wheels this week from powder and if I’m going to do it now is the time. Seem a little over priced but all these little gadgets generally are.

https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/products/rapid-precision-valve

 

[mcgaskins]

My buddy has these on his 80 with 37s, and I was shocked how fast he aired down. My guess is he was done airing down in about 15 seconds per wheel, maybe faster. His wheels have a fake beadlock rim that protects them well whereas my wheels leave the valve stem pretty exposed otherwise I'd give them a try.

 

[IoN6]

They do seem and look cool, but without onboard air are way too much of a liability in my book with the speed you can go from air to not.

 

[Corbet]

They do seem and look cool, but without onboard air are way too much of a liability in my book with the speed you can go from air to not.

That's a valid point. I generally carry a 12v compressor but only when wheeling.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Would you use them on wheels with TPMS? That adds another wrinkle. They have a solution where the sensor is trimmed and held suspended inside using a little bracket. But that's the sort of thing that with my luck would loosen, fall out and rattle inside in the most inopportune time.

 

[Corbet]

my 2024 has the screw on sensors so I can use the standard set up.

 

[DaveInDenver]

my 2024 has the screw on sensors so I can use the standard set up.

Ironic that your Japanese-made Toyota uses American-style TPMS while my American-made Toyota uses Japanese-style.

 

[Corbet]

Sounds like Toyota started crossing over in 2022. I think I'm going to skip these on my 250 daily driver and add them to the 80 next time I get tires.