change2E85

Does anyone know where I can order online the tire valves for the 04-05 18" wheel?

Even though I don't have TMPS on the car, the valves look like it can accommodate TPMS.

We tried 8 different valves at the tire store and they all leak. Need to get OEM.

Thanks.

GTA_Driver

I had my wheels refinished, an the refinishing place put on new valves, non-TPMS. I didn't know there's an issue with regular valves on those wheels.

The valve is flush with the wheel, so it can be a little tricky to unscrew the cap, but I like the look of it.

JustMtnB44

I just had to replace one of mine as well. Two years ago, I had the dealer mount and balance tires and they managed to break one of the OEM valves in the process. They put in a normal valve stem and it always seemed to have a very slow leak. I got new tires installed at an indy shop a month ago and almost immediately the wheel with the normal valve stem was leaking a lot, from the valve stem. I looked around online and couldn't find anything so I went to the dealer and they looked up the part number and ordered it for me. I convinced them to give it to me for free since they broke it, and the only reason they didn't replace with OEM at the time was it is not a stocked part. I had the indy install it and everything is good now. Unfortunately I do not have the part number as I didn't pay for it so no invoice and I didn't save the packaging. But any dealer can look it up for you. If you have to pay I believe MSRP is something ridiculous like $60 each.

change2E85

Exactly why I'm trying to find it cheaper online.

GTA_Driver

If you have the part number, try GenuineAudiParts. Usually much cheaper than the dealer.

change2E85

I found some after market valves here-

http://www.autopartsnetwork.com

I've ordered some and I'll post how they turn out.

JustMtnB44

Nice find, hopefully they work out well.

change2E85

Finally made it to the tire shop. The valves are too short. So don't order these for your 18" wheels. Looks like I'll have to get them directly from Audi.

Mike B

One of mine was leaking so I ordered 2 new ones from the dealer; $37ea.