Wheels obstruct access to valve stems
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2025 AMG GLC43 Coupe
Wheels obstruct access to valve stems
New 2025 AMG GLC 43 owner with 20” 10-spoke wheels. Tried to add air to the tires but access to the valve stems is severely restricted by the design of the wheels making removal of the stem cap extremely difficult.
Wondering if the trim surrounding the valve stem is meant to be removed in order to gain proper access.
Assume other owners have experienced same?
Wondering if the trim surrounding the valve stem is meant to be removed in order to gain proper access.
Assume other owners have experienced same?
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2025 AMG GLC43 Coupe
I’m having to use needle-nose pliers to reach in and unscrew the cap- this cannot be right.
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I used a small 1/4 “ socket with a 4 “ extension that just fit over the cap without compressing it too much to remove the valve caps. Sorry I don’t remember the size of the socket. They are hard to get your fingers on to get them started. Frustrating for sure.
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2025 AMG GLC43 Coupe
Thanks so much bro. The day after I drive the car home I get an alert the tire pressures are off- understandable given sharp drop in temperature overnight. Still, the last problem I ever expected to encounter is an inability to access the valve stems. Defies reason why wheels would be designed this way. Thanks again!
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2025 AMG GLC43 Coupe
Maybe you could install valve extenders that dually owners use.
https://www.amazon.com/Qulkws-Extend...8603142&sr=8-7
https://www.amazon.com/Qulkws-Extend...8603142&sr=8-7
Thanks for the tip!
