Let me preface this by saying I know nothing about wheels.

I just received 4 18" escalade wheels. Only 1 came with a valve stem in it. But it looks messed up because I can see straight through it That can't be right. I emailed the seller and asked him to send me 4 replacement valve stems. Are these pretty universal though, as in any tire place would be able to stick some in for me?

Second issue are these little metal things stuck to the inner and outer lip of the rims. On only 1 rim does it have this little metal thing attached. What is it and why is it only on 1 wheel?




On the inner lip of all 4 rims is something similar:




Overall these should be good rims to replace the all bent up and ugly steel 16"

 

those are wheel weights... they use them to balance the wheel when you get tires put on.

 

and yes, valve stems can be replaced at any tire shop. Nice rims!

 

god, I feel like an idiot now

 

It's cool, it happens to everyone.

 

Now I just got to find a place that will sell me and mount some 285/60/18 proxes on these for a reasonable price....

 

are you stock heigth?

 

yep. 2wd

 

just wondering because thats a good size tire, any plans too lower it or are you staying stock height

 

staying stock height. According to Toyo it's a 31.5" tire (mine is 30.5" currently). But according to members here Toyo's specs are about 1" too tall. So it should be about right on. I also am considering 275/55 and 285/50 but I think they may be too short.