Do I need Metal Valve Stems for Flow Through Tire Sensors?

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I am planning to purchase the TST tire pressure monitoring system. From what I am reading, the flow thru must have metal valves and the caps do not have to have the metal valves. I have to put 2 extensions on all the wheels. Currently, the stems are some kind of braided material, not metal but once I place the metal extensions on the stem does that meet the requirement for the flow-thru or does the entire valve stem to the tire have to have the metal? A quick response would be greatly appreciated

asked by: Tasha S

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To use the TST TPMS 4 Flow Through Tire Sensors item # TST-507-FT-4 or 6 Flow Through Sensors item # TST-507-FT-6-C you will need to swap out your rubber valve stems with valve stems that are steel, chrome or nickel. You can use the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem item # AM20906 which fits either of the standard hole sizes of 0.453" or 0.625" and is made of chrome-plated brass. You won't be able to use just the metal extensions, like item # WM80292 you were looking at, with these tire sensors you will need to change to your valve stems.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The two kits you mentioned are basically the exact same with exception being the color of the display. The #TST-507-FT-4-C has the color display that puts the alert messages in red if there's high or low pressure as well as temperature…

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Answer 2

The brake controller I recommend for your 2018 E-450 is the Prodigy P3, part #90195. This is one of our most popular because it is easy to install and operate. You will also need a plug-in adapter, part #3034-P. This will plug into the harness on…

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Answer 3

The sensors of the #TST-507-FT-4 are less than .1 of a lb which means they would not throw your wheel out of balance and would not require rebalancing. We also have not had any customers report back that they had to do this either.

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Answer 4

I have some great options for tire valve extenders, the good news is that they are universal in designed so all you really need to do to find the correct ones is determine the length you need along with the angle. The Wheel Masters Tire Pressure…

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Answer 5

Regardless of whether you go with the cap style or flow through, they use the same monitor so you should be good to continue use with your current monitor. I would recommend sticking with the flow through sensors like the Flow Through Tire Sensors…

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We do have solid valve extenders for your motorhome that can be used with a tire pressure monitoring system, and come in different lengths, depending on what you need, the Wheel Masters Tire Pressure Valve Extenders - 2" Long #WM80292, 3"…

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Answer 7

The TST TPMS for RVs part #TST-507-FT-4 is ideal for your situation. It offers 4 flow through sensors. These sensors will attach to your factory valve stems then your extenders can attach to them. This will eliminate the issue with the excess weight…

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Answer 8

There are 2 common misconceptions about trailer tires that can definitely lead to blow outs. The first is to fill the tires to the psi listing on the trailer instead of on the sidewall of the tire, and the second is to reduce or increase the air…

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Answer 9

The only time that a metal valve stem like part #AM20906 is required is when the psi rating meets or exceeds 100 psi. If you plan on using the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel #AM3H490 then you don't have to change…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey John, the Tire Linc One Control part #LC37VR would be a great option to allow you to monitor the Wrangler's tire pressure while it's being flat towed. This comes with a signal repeater to help with longer setups like what you have as…

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Answer 12

The TireMinder i10 TPMS #TM38FR refreshes every 6 seconds which would be the quickest option we have. I would agree that the 5 minute refresh rate of the #TST-507-FT-4-C is really long.

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