TPM tire valves ? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

clepeterd · 10-21-2009, 04:10 PM

I would like to buy a set of mag wheels next summer. My car has steel wheels with TPM sensor valves (Matrix '10 XR)

I heard that the valves cost 100$ each !

Are there any aftermarket valves I could fit on my new wheels next summer ?

Or can I have the valves transfered from my steel wheels to my alloy wheels upon tire change ? I would then put regular valves on my steel wheels and tolerate the tpm light in the dash during winter.

Thanks

ycart1201 · 10-21-2009, 05:09 PM

not sure about the matrix but for the tacoma the alloy wheel and steel wheels have different TPMS valve stems. But I have heard of people being successful w/ steel to alloy adapters. Run a search in the 05+ tacoma section and you'll find something.

Also, try calling the tirerack.com. they'll know what will work.

Nathan
ycart1201

Sundance_XR · 10-21-2009, 09:32 PM

I dont see why the valves can't be transfered, but I'm not sure. There is a write up somewhere on how to make a small chamber you just put in your trunk that will keep the TPMS low tire light off in your dash.

jdhog · 10-21-2009, 10:20 PM

I swapped my tpms from steelies to my alloys no problems. enkei alloys are a oem option so it might not be the case with aftermarket wheels though. You can get them to test one perhaps and take it from there.