tpms fitment on aftermarket rim....does this look right?
I bought some Sacchi wheels for my Highlander for winter and found the appropriate Pacific tpms sensors.
When I do a test fit of the sensor on the rim, the valve stems seems correct, but the body of the sensor is not actually touching the rim surface. It is almost parallel with the rim surface, but about 1/4" above it.
Couple of questions:
1. Is this normal, or is the body of the tpms supposed to sit flat on the rim surface? If so, is there any sort of retrofit?
2. Should the tire shop also use some sort of sealant between the rubber of on the valve stem and the rim?
Thx.
__________________ 09 Black HL Sport, loaded Cdn version: AWD, bk leather int.
Mods: tinted windows; upgraded headlight and fog bulbs; bug deflector; Ichiba 15mm bolt on wheel spacers, Pioneer FH-P8000BT head unit; Blaupunkt underseat sub, Viper 5901 security/auto start, stainless dual exhaust tip, upgraded horns.
Installation looks good. I just had installed the Hella TC-400 system..
The sensor should NOT touch the wheel rim.. Hella specifies a minimum (quite small) clearance they want the sensor to be away from the rim..
No sealant should be needed, since there is already a rubber gasket there for sealing.. just tighen it down to the torque spec.. e.g. 4-6 NM noted on your sensor.
Does the sensor fit in any valve stem? I'm looking to transfer my corolla's sensors on aftermarket wheels and I'm in the process of buying valve stems, and wondering what would work with the TPMS... I don't know if the sensor is mounted on the valve or not, also don't know the hole size on the wheel. (2010 corolla)
Looking forward to buy valve stems and tire from Discount Tire since they offer the best prices!
Does the sensor fit in any valve stem? I'm looking to transfer my corolla's sensors on aftermarket wheels and I'm in the process of buying valve stems, and wondering what would work with the TPMS... I don't know if the sensor is mounted on the valve or not, also don't know the hole size on the wheel. (2010 corolla)
Looking forward to buy valve stems and tire from Discount Tire since they offer the best prices!
Hi. Perhaps I am misunderstanding your question, but I'll take a shot. There are some TPMS sensors that actually strap to the rim and are not connected to the valve stem whatsoever. However, most come as one unit, where the value stem and the sensor are integrated, as in the pictures above. They cannot be separated. So, if I understand correctly, and presuming the corolla sensors are the one piece design, you probably don't need to buy additional valve stems.
Now, whether they fit correctly in the aftermarket wheel is another thing all together. You can contact the wheel manufacturer to confirm that the wheel is designed to accept TPMS or do a fitment test and see how it works. Even if you get confirmation from the wheel manufacturer, you may want to get a 2nd opinion from a reputable tire shop to ensure that fitment of the TPMS is good on the aftermarket wheels. They will probably want to see the wheel and sensor though.
Cheers.
__________________ 09 Black HL Sport, loaded Cdn version: AWD, bk leather int.
Mods: tinted windows; upgraded headlight and fog bulbs; bug deflector; Ichiba 15mm bolt on wheel spacers, Pioneer FH-P8000BT head unit; Blaupunkt underseat sub, Viper 5901 security/auto start, stainless dual exhaust tip, upgraded horns.
luck123 hit it right on the head. The TPMS sensors installed in your 2010 Corolla are connected to the valve stem just like the one pictured above. Most aftermarket wheels today will accept the factory TPMS sensors so you should be in good shape.
Hi. Perhaps I am misunderstanding your question, but I'll take a shot. There are some TPMS sensors that actually strap to the rim and are not connected to the valve stem whatsoever. However, most come as one unit, where the value stem and the sensor are integrated, as in the pictures above. They cannot be separated. So, if I understand correctly, and presuming the corolla sensors are the one piece design, you probably don't need to buy additional valve stems.
Now, whether they fit correctly in the aftermarket wheel is another thing all together. You can contact the wheel manufacturer to confirm that the wheel is designed to accept TPMS or do a fitment test and see how it works. Even if you get confirmation from the wheel manufacturer, you may want to get a 2nd opinion from a reputable tire shop to ensure that fitment of the TPMS is good on the aftermarket wheels. They will probably want to see the wheel and sensor though.
Cheers.
Apparently they fit with the shape of the wheel but I need to buy valve stems for the new wheels. It looks like the sensor attaches to the valve stem, and I'm wondering if I can buy any type of stems or if it takes a special valve stem to accommodate the sensors.
Apparently they fit with the shape of the wheel but I need to buy valve stems for the new wheels. It looks like the sensor attaches to the valve stem, and I'm wondering if I can buy any type of stems or if it takes a special valve stem to accommodate the sensors.
Thanks in advance
A new set of aftermarket alloy wheels (15X6.5J ) are installed on my 2010 Corolla CE in place of the stocked OEM steel wheels (15X6J). Stocked four seasons OEM tires (P195/65 R15 89S) are used with the new alloy wheels. The TPMS sensors are transferred to the new alloy wheels with no problem. These TPMS sensors are also acting as valve stems. So new valves are not required.
When stocked four season tires wear out, I am thinking to replace them with P205/60 R15 89H tires.
The stocked OEM steel wheels could be used with winter tires if necessary. Then new valve stems are needed for the stocked OEM wheels because I would not use the TPMS system for the winter tires.
Note: Regular tire pressure checking is also necessary for TPMS system in order to keep tire pressure within the normal tire pressure because it will only give a warning if the tire pressure is exceptionally low.
Apparently they fit with the shape of the wheel but I need to buy valve stems for the new wheels. It looks like the sensor attaches to the valve stem, and I'm wondering if I can buy any type of stems or if it takes a special valve stem to accommodate the sensors.
Thanks in advance
Sorry, I'm confused. Were the sensors not attached to the valve stem? I know that sensors should be serviced with new rubber seals and the pin inside when swaped out, but not the whole valve stem. Either it is a two piece model, or the sensor was taken off the stem when it should not have been. If the latter, I'm not sure what your options are, but I suspect it may be difficult to find just the stem if they were ment to be integrated. Edit: if the stem is still on the OEM, perhaps you could put them back on the sensor with a bit of sealant....however, perhaps a Discount rep could chime in here.
My sensors are integrated with the stem. The stem, attached to the sensor, is inserted into the hole from the inside of the wheel, then a nut goes over the stem from the outside of the wheel to secure it into place.
Are these still installed on your OEM wheels, or have they been physically removed? Some pics of what you have and your wheels would be very helpful.
__________________ 09 Black HL Sport, loaded Cdn version: AWD, bk leather int.
Mods: tinted windows; upgraded headlight and fog bulbs; bug deflector; Ichiba 15mm bolt on wheel spacers, Pioneer FH-P8000BT head unit; Blaupunkt underseat sub, Viper 5901 security/auto start, stainless dual exhaust tip, upgraded horns.
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