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2012 ZL1#1658 · 10-20-2012, 06:02 PM

I was recently informed that the aluminum air stem valve caps on the ZL1 tires are bad for disrupting the sensors. Is this really something that should be replaced or is this BS?

DangerZL1 · 10-20-2012, 06:13 PM

There haven't been any posts about the sensors not transmitting a good signal. If the car came with them I don't see why it would be a problem. The sensor is inside the tire and transmits through it to the cars ECM so why should valve stem caps cause a problem.

justindewoody · 10-20-2012, 06:19 PM

I smell BS.

Angrybird 12 · 10-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012 ZL1#1658

I was recently informed that the aluminum air stem valve caps on the ZL1 tires are bad for disrupting the sensors. Is this really something that should be replaced or is this BS?

Any TPMS valve stem that comes with a aluminum cap should not be changed to a different type. This is according to Tire Rack.

fielderLS3 · 10-20-2012, 06:24 PM

Smells like BS. The car wouldn't have come from the factory with incompatible components.

2012 ZL1#1658 · 10-20-2012, 06:30 PM

Thanks all. I've never heard of this before but wanted some feedback.

10-20-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
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10-20-2012, 06:02 PM	#1
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Truth or BS? I was recently informed that the aluminum air stem valve caps on the ZL1 tires are bad for disrupting the sensors. Is this really something that should be replaced or is this BS?

10-20-2012, 06:13 PM	#2
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	There haven't been any posts about the sensors not transmitting a good signal. If the car came with them I don't see why it would be a problem. The sensor is inside the tire and transmits through it to the cars ECM so why should valve stem caps cause a problem.

10-20-2012, 06:19 PM	#3
justindewoody Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 136	I smell BS.

10-20-2012, 06:30 PM	#6
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Thanks all. I've never heard of this before but wanted some feedback.