. Twice in 3 months they lagged behind the stem and let air out of the tire. I figured I'd put tape on the threads and then use the latch guides to stop it. We just increased the time between pads. This is a great idea, but if you need an extension to go beyond a larger wheel cover, let the pros do the long stems. Three apartments in 5 months is not worth it for me. I removed them all and now they sit in the workbench drawer awaiting their final fate.