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Old 04-22-2012, 08:15 AM
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Valve stems don't fit?!

So I recently bought a set of SSR Proffessor SP1 wheels. It turns out they have a very specific valve stem hole which is smaller than anything my local tire shop carries...

I can order the metal bolt in valve stems from SSR which is not a problem. The issue is my TPMS won't fit the SSR valves...

I called around to a few shops that carry SSR wheels and was told I have 2 options... 1. Deal with the light on my dash (what people usually do) or 2. Put all 4 sensors inside my spare tire so they read pressure. (this turns the light on the dash off but obviously won't be monitoring my tires...

Well, I found a solution! I made some small brackets that adapt the TPMS to the SSR style valve stems and retain stock location and function.

The point of this post I suppose is that I made a whole bunch of them. If anyone else on I-club has this issue, pm me. I'll send you a set of 4 for whatever shipping costs, or meet up...

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The rim will be between the two black grommets on the valve stem. The small screw and nut bolt on the TPMS sensor. It's made of .030" stainless steel.

Here's the oem TPMS and rubber valve stem for reference.

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