Designed a way to mount tire pressure sensor to any wheel....
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Originally posted by MSOsr
Your answer is on page 1 of this thread. Discount Tire mounted mine using the bands I provided from HRE.
Your answer is on page 1 of this thread. Discount Tire mounted mine using the bands I provided from HRE.
Thanks MSOsr!
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Thanks BZNYA for the info. I have enhanced and expanded on BZNYA's installation and thought I would share my version on 19" HREs.
I basically did the same thing as BZNYA but reversed the TPS sensor on the clip. This way the clip and TPS becomes one unit helping prevent the TPS from rotating on the band.
I also installed industrial two sided weather proof tape to prevent any possibility of the band and TPS rotating on the wheel.
I also used thread lock on the nut connecting the TPS.
The valve stem on my wheels weighed in at 1.6 oz and the TPS and hardware weighed in at 2.0 oz. I mounted the sensor opposite of the valve stem so there is now a .4 oz difference between the two sides which is better than having no TPS at all. I foresee no problems balancing the wheels.
Here is a picture:
Jeff
I basically did the same thing as BZNYA but reversed the TPS sensor on the clip. This way the clip and TPS becomes one unit helping prevent the TPS from rotating on the band.
I also installed industrial two sided weather proof tape to prevent any possibility of the band and TPS rotating on the wheel.
I also used thread lock on the nut connecting the TPS.
The valve stem on my wheels weighed in at 1.6 oz and the TPS and hardware weighed in at 2.0 oz. I mounted the sensor opposite of the valve stem so there is now a .4 oz difference between the two sides which is better than having no TPS at all. I foresee no problems balancing the wheels.
Here is a picture:
Jeff
Looks great, Jak!
Do I understand correctly that the change you made was mounting the TPS body on top of the bent plywood clip instead of on the band off the clip?
Lastly, where did you buy the clips and what size are they? The ones I see at Home Depot or Lowes seem quite large to fit under a 35 series tire. Did you buy the tape at the same place?
Thanks again for the info.
Do I understand correctly that the change you made was mounting the TPS body on top of the bent plywood clip instead of on the band off the clip?
Lastly, where did you buy the clips and what size are they? The ones I see at Home Depot or Lowes seem quite large to fit under a 35 series tire. Did you buy the tape at the same place?
Thanks again for the info.
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Right. The TPS sensor sits on top of the clip and the clip is stuck to the tape.
I went to Menards for the clips but Home Depot has them also. Look in the section that has joist hangers etc. I bought 1/2" plywood clips and they work fine. To bad you don't live near me. They only sell the clips in bags of 25 or more I've got a ton of them left. The good news is they are only $2.00 - $3.00 a bag.
The tape is the same thing as outdoor carpet tape. Very sticky, fiberglass.
I have 35 series tires also. The picture probably doesn't show it but the sensor and hardware sit slightly lower than the lip of the rim with 1/2" clips. I think 5/8" would work too but I think you will have better luck getting the 1/2" clips since they are used for roofing and the majority of residential roofing is 7/16" - 1/2".
Jeff
I went to Menards for the clips but Home Depot has them also. Look in the section that has joist hangers etc. I bought 1/2" plywood clips and they work fine. To bad you don't live near me. They only sell the clips in bags of 25 or more I've got a ton of them left. The good news is they are only $2.00 - $3.00 a bag.
The tape is the same thing as outdoor carpet tape. Very sticky, fiberglass.
I have 35 series tires also. The picture probably doesn't show it but the sensor and hardware sit slightly lower than the lip of the rim with 1/2" clips. I think 5/8" would work too but I think you will have better luck getting the 1/2" clips since they are used for roofing and the majority of residential roofing is 7/16" - 1/2".
Jeff
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Thanks! I'll go today......I think I hear one of my TPSs bouncing around in my HRE right now. I need to get Discount Tire to mount them as you suggested.
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Yeah, I mounted my TPS sensors in my HREs as suggested by HRE and all four sensors were loose and bouncing around within the first 300 miles. I was hesitant about putting them back in but I am confident with this method.
Jeff
Jeff
Discount had to replace one of my sensors today that had the valve stem broken. However, the new sensor isn't registering on the display. Anyone know what I have to do to "tune in" that sensor to the receiver?
I'm very interested. I'm ordering some 19's and want the tps to work. Is there a wal to put these on without having to take off the tires? I'm not tire/rim specialist, but can you just pell the tire back and hook this up and then get them balanced. I dont' want to have to buy tires and rims, have a shop take the tires off and then put this stuff on and go back to the shop.
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Originally posted by BZNYA
The sensor and valve stem are one piece, I had them replaced with standard valve stems on the stock wheels.
The kit is fairly simple to make, however I would need several people's interest in it in order to invest in the materials to make for sale.
The sensor and valve stem are one piece, I had them replaced with standard valve stems on the stock wheels.
The kit is fairly simple to make, however I would need several people's interest in it in order to invest in the materials to make for sale.
Buy the wheels. Mount the sensors on the new wheels....THEN mount the tires. THEN put the new wheels on the car.
Tires have air in them when mounted. You can't "peel them back" and work on the wheel.
Tires have air in them when mounted. You can't "peel them back" and work on the wheel.
Shipping on wheels and tires together is about $40 less than shipping seperately. But I guess that's the price I gotta pay.
Do the tires on the stock rims have to be removed to get out the TP sensors?
Do the tires on the stock rims have to be removed to get out the TP sensors?
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Yup...pretty much. The sensor is part of the valve stem where you put air into the tire. It senses the pressure inside the tire and transmit the information to the receiver in the car.
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Originally Posted by BZNYA
After going to a few tire shops, dealerships, machine shops, and hardware stores I have finaly managed to find a way to mount the tire pressure sensor. And to do it economically (not with time though). All of the R & D though looks like it may pay off....The sensor is mounted right against the wheel and is actually more secure than the original set up.
Did I mention it's removable? With just a flathead screwdriver and a 12mm wrench (same tools needed to install.
Now for the big question...Will it work without being used as the valve stem???????
As my Car is in Los Angeles getting one Hell of an audio install done I'll have to wait until this weekend to try out my handi work.
If it does work, I'll take more detailed pics and write out instructions of how to do it and post them here (though I haven't decided on making several kits and selling them as I really put in alot of time to figure this out).
Did I mention it's removable? With just a flathead screwdriver and a 12mm wrench (same tools needed to install.
Now for the big question...Will it work without being used as the valve stem???????
As my Car is in Los Angeles getting one Hell of an audio install done I'll have to wait until this weekend to try out my handi work.
If it does work, I'll take more detailed pics and write out instructions of how to do it and post them here (though I haven't decided on making several kits and selling them as I really put in alot of time to figure this out).
Originally Posted by 3five0_GT
Sticky this please.
Just one question, does the tpms have to be modified at all or do you only take off the valve stem CAP and strap it?
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Originally Posted by accordfreak
thanks for bringing this back from the dead. It was really helpful.
Just one question, does the tpms have to be modified at all or do you only take off the valve stem CAP and strap it?
Just one question, does the tpms have to be modified at all or do you only take off the valve stem CAP and strap it?
The only problem I have is finding a tire place to give me time to put the strap on. Or else I can buy 4 new sensors.
Does anyone know if 05 sensors work on 06 models?
I went to Lowes earlier to try to find the parts but no luck for me. I tried to look for hose clamps under Plumbing section. But they didn't anything that's long enough for my rims(19"). I did the measurement. The circumference of the rim is about 56" = 4' 8". So where can I find those? Will some industrial nylon zip lock string work? Also, what kind of double sided tape should I use? What section at home depot/lowes can I find weatherproof double sided tapes?
PS: I can't even find the hose clamp online! HELP!
PS: I can't even find the hose clamp online! HELP!
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