Valve stem TPMs

[Keith P]

Any of you guys have a working alternative ti the stock valve stem TPMs? My custom American racing wheels do not accomodate the stock valve stems with the tire pressure sensors. The dash read out is driving me crazy. Any ideas?
Thanks

[Jee-Pee]

no

sorry no idea

but its your first post.....

welcome dude

j.p.

[Keith P]

Originally Posted by Jee-Pee

no

sorry no idea

but its your first post.....

welcome dude

j.p.

Thanks dude. I love my American Racing classic torque thrust II 20" wheels. Like the old S/S Cragers with grey spokes and polished aluminum trim. Nice Nitto performance tires. Goes excellent with my 06 300C magnesium Pearl paint, hemi with tuned aluminum headers, 'Zoomers' low resistance performance exhaust, Mopar cold air intake, and Jet performance chip putting out about 400HP. But the valve stem sensors don't fit the wheels and I need an alternate sensor solution. Let me know if you hear anything.
Keith

[1fastsedan]

Damn, those were one of the wheels I was considering. Welcome and thanks for the info.

[Keith P]

Originally Posted by 1fastsedan

Damn, those were one of the wheels I was considering. Welcome and thanks for the info.

The wheel is a custom made 2 piece wheel. The hole is drilled in a spot where my sensors don't fit. I've been told it couldn't be drilled elswhere but ask American Racing BEFORE you order them and see if they can drill them accordingly. See my pics for how they look.
Good Luck

[Rev.Hammer]

Well I will tell you this!
1:
There must be enough lip clearance for the TPM to mount inside the tire-rim edge to where the bead of the tire will not lie on top of the TPM
2: TPMs cant be used on steel wheels
3:
You cannot machine the rim unless there remains enough 'meat' on the rim to prevent weakening the structure of the rim.

It is a bit dicey to find the right ones..

[1fastsedan]

Originally Posted by Rev.Hammer

Well I will tell you this!...
2: TPMs cant be used on steel wheels...

What do they do with the police vehicles who run the 18" steel wheels if the TPMs don't work? Some members are looking to use the steels for snow tires.

[StealthAuto]

I hope you get the problem worked out!! I wish I had some answers for you but unfortunately I don't.

[ktek01]

Originally Posted by Rev.Hammer

2: TPMs cant be used on steel wheels

Somebody forgot to tell Chrysler that one, the new 07 Sebring actually comes from the factory with steel wheels, hubcaps, and TPMS.

[Keith P]

Great News!!! I have found a local wheel and tire expert who adapted my sensors to my Amer. Racing Torque Thrust II wheels without drilling. Gromet change and some careful work got them in normally and they seem to be holding. So I guess persistance in searching for someone who knows what they're doing in they're specialty pays off. Since Chrysler, Big O (who mounted the tires and rims), even American Racing who manufactured the rims, were all useless when it came to more than selling something, I have almost giben up but kept searching and found a great place in Laguna Niguel CA. Since they do ther work as well they will get my business.
Anyone interested I'll give you their name if it's local to you.
RELIEF!! No more dings and flashing lights.