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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 10:05 AM
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Angry Pesky kids

Last night I drove to my local Tesco's express to get some nosh.
Quite a busy place.

I was in there 5 mins came out and went home.

Get home and just happen to look at my front right wheel.
To my annoyance I see i have lost a valve cap and chrome valve stem.

But i think cheap to replace.

I put it down to checking my tire pressures the other day.

But on further inspection i find all my valve caps are gone and only 2 stem covers still holding on.

I am so annoyed that the kids at my local Tesco express had the nerve in broad daylight to pinch them.

Now i need to find out where to get tamper proof valve caps.

Please HELP
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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 11:10 AM
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best bet ....just get black plastic ones

imo chrome or fancy caps are no cool thing and a bit anal and just a reason for some ass to come mess with your car.

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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 12:35 PM
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My black plastic valve caps have been nicked so many times I cannot remember how many I've replaced!

If anyone can recommend some tamper proof ones then please do so.

Thanks

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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 01:12 PM
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Cos my wheels are so different they looked a bit odd with black valves. so a garage tried chrome ones on them and the difference was good. I found locking valve covers in america for $21. just need a dealer over here now.
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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 01:21 PM
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I think you are looking for something like these by Richbrook....locking valve caps (demon tweeks stock them)
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Old Jun 19th, 2006, 01:29 PM
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I found these which spin so they can't destroy the thread if forced.
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