Can I Use Metal Valve Stems with a TST TPMS System without Flow Through Sensors

Updated 03/30/2021 | Published 03/27/2021

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Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long

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Flow Through Tire Sensors for TST TPMS - Qty 2

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Question:

Will your metal valve stems work on my wheels. The ones on the wheels I believe are half rubber and brass they aren’t as flimsy as a full rubber stem even with my TPMS sensors. Buy looking at your video on installing them I think my problem is there is not a flat surface. Thanks

asked by: Rick R

Expert Reply:

You could use the Americana # AM20906 on your wheels, but your TPMS system is not designed for metal valve stems unfortunately; those sensors can only be used with the brass/rubber stems. If you wanted to switch to metal valve stems you would need the flow through sensors like the Flow Through Tire Sensors for TST TPMS - Qty 2 # TST-507-FT-S2.

If you check out the end of that video these valve stems are installed on a similar wheel, and I've linked that video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B