BTW, nice find. I never knew you could order that kit online.

 

subscribing. thanks for the DIY. i love diy's

 

So you have had the sensors break loose from the band?

 

The original install with the HRE band as well as my band both came loose after some bumpy roads. It wasn't until I discovered placing small patches of rubber between the APS & the rim, and also between the band & APS did they finally stay in place. I recommended double sided tape in this thread also, because another forum member brought it to my attention. It is actually a very good idea whether you use it on your homemade band or one bought from a company. Either way, you will need something mashed between the APS, rim, & band or it will fall out of place soon-or-later.

 

Anyone know if the valve stem part of the TPS can be cut/sawed off or does it serve a purpose even in this banding method install?

 

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Where would you cut it? On the rubber part or above that near the treads? Do you have pics of a cut one?

 

I cut the base of the valve stem, on the aluminum part. Sorry, no pics.

 

Check out the New 2006 Ultimate Wheel & Tire Buyer's Guide. They are out at all the magazine stands. It has a great article or TPMS. Here are scans from my issue. Does not look pretty.

 

I also found this Nissan dealer selling extra sensors for $92.88 each.

 

is that what the magazine is called? if so, i'll check it out at the store.

 

Yes, that is the magazine's name.

Or its also known as The Ultimate Wheel Guide 2006.

 

having done this mod myself, i bot the bands from another member, who bot them from an online marine supply store. their addy can be found on our site. they were the perfect size, no splicing necessary, and much cheaper than the hre bands. you're right about the 2-sided tape, too.

 

Great DIY thread. I was able to order the Breeze bands off the web at www.HeavyDutyStore.com. $34.15 plus $8.46 for shipping. I have enough to do 8 wheels with the kit I ordered. With some double sided tape and snips from Home Depot I was able to make these in less than an hour.













I bought the TPS's used from another member. I'll be taking the car to the dealer to get the computer reset to recognize the new sensors.

 

integrity, if i were you, i would try to attach the sensor to the band more securely, but that's just me.

 

Wheels are already on the car. I'll let you know if I have any problems.

 

Nice pics. They should hold securely, that is, if the tire tech doesn't bump them loose with his tire tool.

 

I'm lucky to have a friend who owns a wheel shop. He did a great job putting the wheels on and I won't let anyone but him mess with them in the future so I should be ok.

 

^^I don't know about you but I wouldn't personally trust the way the sensors are just strapped onto the wheel like that. I just recently made a set myself and used the plywood spacer to secure it down. Who knows what bumps you will hit at 80+mph.

 

I did use a heavy duty double sided tape as well as the straps. Hopefully that'll be enough. Do you have any pics of the plywood method?