Hi people, I normally would just take this to a tire shop, but seeing as how I have spent 10 hours recently cleaning and painting the aluminum wheels on the 300CD, I really don't want them to bugger them up (which from experience, will happen). Because of this, I want to pop the outer bead and replace it myself. MB replacements run 70 bucks a stem, which seems a little outrageous.

There are aftermarket stems out there, that will work I'm sure. Since this is not a show car, does anyone have a recommendation of a brand/style that they know works on the 300 series aluminum wheels? Please help.

Measure the length of the stem and diameter of the hole and go to Dill air systems site to size the correct valve. Just bought 4 on ebay for $12 made in USA.

Good luck!!!

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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer

Yes and save the service station charge. I just got charged $50 to put a plug in a tire that picked up a small nail. When I questioned them, they said that was just the charge nowadays.

I was outraged.

$50 to plug a flat...was it fixed to industry standards? Was the tire removed, patched on the inside using a patch that additionally plugs the hole?

$50 nowadays; but, never again...tell two friends.

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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer