black_maxed95

iTrader: (41)

ok so i bought a new 4th gen maxima and the tires came flat with these valve stem caps on it:

the seller did not give me a key to get them off so i am stuck with flat tires i cannot fill up. i dont want to buy another set of valve stem caps just for the key, does anyone know how to get these off without a key? Thanks!

Nissan 6

Use an adjustable wrench or something.....

black_maxed95

iTrader: (41)

i used a socket and it didnt work, i found this:

How does Anti-Theft Caps work?
Each logo valve cap has a plastic insert. The key wraps around the cap as you tighten it and locks it onto the valve stem. If someone tries to unscrew the cap off of the valve stem it will keep spinning as if it is stripped. You must use the key to unscrew the cap off of the valve stem.

nk2k2

iTrader: (7)

im assuming there plastic, get some side cutters and cut them off. there valve stem caps for christ sake. i mean they dont look good anyways.

black_maxed95

iTrader: (41)

im well aware but cutting them off would ruin the entire valve stem making it impossible to fill my tires probably cause air to leak

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

dremel.....just shave/cut it down slowly until you can pull it off....

lightonthehill

As a last resort, you could just cut/pull the whole valve stems out and put in new ones. They used to cost a buck each, and still probably don't cost more than a few bucks. Use a little Gulfwax or soapy water to help the new stems to slide into place. Of course installing new stems has to be done from the side of the rim that is normally inside the tire.

black_maxed95

iTrader: (41)

eh...i will probly just leave it as is..i ordered new tires that should get here within a week and when i replace the tires the problem will be solved. i needed the new tires anyways. i was pretty much looking to see if anyone knew of a trick to get off locked valve stems without doing anything major.