Special TPMS for Custom Rims?
05-08-15, 09:52 AM
#1
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Special TPMS for Custom Rims?
I purchased a set of 20" Savini rims and took them, along with the tires and these TPMS sensors to the Toyota shop to have them mounted and balanced.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121420867494?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The service tech just called me and told me that because the valve stem mounts in the center, that I needed a different TPMS sensor that lies flat on the rim. He says that if I use these sensors, that if I have a flat, it will crush the sensor.
This is all new to me, so I thought I would ask if anyone else has ran into this problem, and is there a different sensor that I should use?
Thanks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121420867494?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The service tech just called me and told me that because the valve stem mounts in the center, that I needed a different TPMS sensor that lies flat on the rim. He says that if I use these sensors, that if I have a flat, it will crush the sensor.
This is all new to me, so I thought I would ask if anyone else has ran into this problem, and is there a different sensor that I should use?
Thanks
05-08-15, 03:05 PM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
I purchased a set of 20" Savini rims and took them, along with the tires and these TPMS sensors to the Toyota shop to have them mounted and balanced.
DP TPMS 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor TPMS Monitor 315 MHz w Aluminum Stem | eBay
The service tech just called me and told me that because the valve stem mounts in the center, that I needed a different TPMS sensor that lies flat on the rim. He says that if I use these sensors, that if I have a flat, it will crush the sensor.
This is all new to me, so I thought I would ask if anyone else has ran into this problem, and is there a different sensor that I should use?
Thanks
DP TPMS 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor TPMS Monitor 315 MHz w Aluminum Stem | eBay
The service tech just called me and told me that because the valve stem mounts in the center, that I needed a different TPMS sensor that lies flat on the rim. He says that if I use these sensors, that if I have a flat, it will crush the sensor.
This is all new to me, so I thought I would ask if anyone else has ran into this problem, and is there a different sensor that I should use?
Thanks
I think Shibumi would as well...
Good luck!
05-08-15, 10:35 PM
#4
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05-08-15, 11:29 PM
#5
If the Savini s are like the weds Kranz 2 piece 90 degree valve stem they won't fit. Google PIAA tpms adapters they might work better. (Sorry on my phone, linking sucks) I made some out of 1.5" aluminum stock from home depot, if you find stainless stock might be more sturdy.
05-09-15, 09:24 AM
#6
Either use a tpms strap that goes around the inside of the wheel...Looks like a long hose clamp. Or have a place that works on wheels drill you a valve stem hole on the inside of the wheels. My wheels were ordered with an extra set of holes for the tpms sensors
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05-09-15, 07:58 PM
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Will this strap set work? If so, I will just order it. This will be easier than trying to find a shop that will drill the holes.
http://www.tpmsdirect.com/TPMS_Strap_Kit_p/8304-01.htm
Thanks
05-09-15, 08:02 PM
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05-09-15, 08:05 PM
#11
I personally don't recommend you buying the strap kit because those will make your tpms spin when the wheel rotates. I had this problem on one set of wheels and it would throw the wheel off balance. Best thing to do is find a shop that know how to drill extra hole for the tpms this way it'll sit perfectly on your wheel.
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