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New rims need HELP

So I searched and searched for the right rim/tire combo and finally pulled the trigger from MR Wheel deal. The rims are Fuel Hostage 18x12 -44 offset with Toyo RT tires. Fast forward I received the combo pre mounted and balanced and notice they have 2 valve stems one on each side. I mounted the first tire on and new the inside clearance on the valve stem vs tie rod would be close but it does hit. At this point I had no clue these rims would come this way so I got back on Fuels web site and can not find any info about having 2 valve stems. I called Mr Wheel deal up and they acted very stupid about the issue and did tell me some guys flip the valve stem but to me that's not the best solution. I did find some block off plugs that might work but now that i look at the rim the hole for the valve stem is right down at the middle of a root radius so the plug probably won't fit right. My next thought is to tap the hole with a pipe fitting and plug it that way. Have any of you dealt with this problem before? I also e-mailed Fuel and have not heard any thing back at all gerrr...

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Couple more pictures

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If your valve stem seals, so will the plug. I know it will cost a bit, but I would remove the inner stems.

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I've never heard of dual valve stems in my life.

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Originally Posted by Dustmaker65 (Post 8109139)

If your valve stem seals, so will the plug. I know it will cost a bit, but I would remove the inner stems.

That's my plan. From what I've read up on there prone to getting ripped off on a 4x4.

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Originally Posted by phillipm (Post 8109142)

I've never heard of dual valve stems in my life.

Me either. Learning lesson here. Lol

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What about a shorter valve stem. Ive seen little stubby ones before. Maybe that would give you enough clearance?

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The first plug picture is about 5.00. But I'm trying to get the rim manufacturer to tell me what the hole i.d is and the thickness is before I order any plugs. At the rate of there reply I might just have to take a wheel to a tire shop and have it broke down so I can measure it myself.

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Sorry about the hassle. I would try the plugs first. They look like they would solve the problem.

But......Let's see some pics of the truck with the wheels!

I learned about this 2nd valve stem when I did rims on my Nova. They told me it was common for newer cars with TPMS sensors. On my rims they are in the dead center of the wheel, not the outer edge.

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Pictures .still have a ways to go.