Are Longer Valve Stems Needed For TPMS Sensors With The Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Trailer Wheels

Question:

Im interested in putting a set of Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheels 15 x 6 Rim, 5 on 4-1/2 on my travel trailer. From the pics on your site, it looks like the valve stem opening is canted toward the outer rim of the wheel more than usual. Im concerned about that angle, as Ill be mounting TSTtruck 507 TMPS sensors on stainless steel valve stems, and the sensors are fairly large. Do I need to use longer stems, like the TR416L, so the sensor doesnt collide with the rim? Thanks for your help!

asked by: Joe M

Expert Reply:

The Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheel # AM22653 valve stems are angled a bit outwards for better access. You should be fine using a standard size valve stem # AM20906, but I do agree with you that it would have the TPMS sensor close to the rim so there is the potential that it could hit it while in motion.

You typically won't have that much play with a metal valve stem, but since you're going to have to buy the valve stems for this anyway you might as well just go with the longer TR416L and avoid any chance of it hitting the rim. The tradeoff here though is that you'll have this sticking out an extra 3/4" plus the length of the TPMS sensor. If you accidentally curb a wheel there's a greater chance that the sensor gets caught in the crossfire.

expert reply by: Kevin C