Plastic Valve Cap Red - pack of 100 - 6-17-492R
- Plastic red cap. For valves. 100pcs. For most types of wheels.
Red Plastic Valve Cap TR-VC8, for Nitrogen-Filled Tires
Universal cap for tube and tubeless valves | Pack of 100
Colored valve caps, red included, let a shop quickly tell nitrogen-filled wheels apart from regular air-filled ones — one glance is enough to avoid a mix-up when topping up pressure. The red TR-VC8 fits standard tube and tubeless valves used on motorcycle, car, van, truck, and agricultural machinery wheels. Its deep, distinct color stands out clearly, and the knurled, profiled edges make it easy to screw and unscrew even with gloves on.
What it's used for
Beyond its basic job — protecting the valve core from dust, moisture, and road grime — this cap also serves as a visual marker. In shops handling different types of wheels, the red color makes it easy to single out a group that needs different handling, such as nitrogen-filled ones, cutting down the risk of a mix-up during inspection or when topping up pressure.
Build and materials
Clear marker for nitrogen-filled wheels.
Make screwing and unscrewing easier.
Fits both tube and tubeless valves.
Motorcycles, cars, trucks, and agricultural machinery.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part number | 6-17-492R |
| Product type | Valve cap, plastic |
| Color | Red, deep shade |
| Edges | Knurled, profiled |
| Main use | Marking nitrogen-filled wheels |
| Compatibility | Standard tube and tubeless valves |
| Application | Motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, agricultural machinery |
| Sold as | Pack of 100 |
What it's used for
- Marking nitrogen-filled wheels with a red color
- Protecting the valve core from dust and moisture
- Mounting on motorcycle, car, van, and truck wheels
- Mounting on agricultural machinery wheels
- Daily use in shops servicing nitrogen-filled wheels
Frequently asked questions
Why specifically a red cap?
Colored caps, red included, make it easy to spot nitrogen-filled wheels at a glance and help prevent accidentally topping them up with regular air.
How is this different from the green version (6-17-492G)?
Both variants share identical technical specs and serve the same purpose of marking nitrogen-filled wheels — they differ only in color, letting a shop set up its own system for telling wheels apart, for example by gas brand or service procedure.
Can this cap also be used on regular air-filled wheels?
Yes, it technically fits the same standard valves as the other colors — red here serves as an extra marker, not a restriction on use.
What are the knurled edges for?
They make the cap easier to grip when screwing and unscrewing, which matters especially when working with gloves on or wet hands.