Help!!! TPMS install onto TSW Nurburgrings - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Avalnch · 03-08-2011, 11:55 PM

Sorry for hitting the panic button, folks.

Seems my tire guy was too shy about pulling hard on the OEM TPMS stems cause he was afraid to break the brass rod that the TPMS attaches to. After a quick call to Alex of Speed Depot, we sorted it all out. Dismantled the valve stem from the TPMS and pulled it through no problem. Got one of the R888 315R35/20 on the 20x10 (with a little bit of elbow grease, so I'm told).

My local tire shop is having problems installing the TPMS onto these TSW Nurburgrings 20" rims.

They tell me that the TPMS are not fitting into the TSW's valve stem hole easily and that they are afraid to pull too hard and break the TPMS. The TPMS are OEMs from Patrick at GM Parts House.

They say that the rim is too thick at the valve stem hole (?) and the sensors are getting bunched up and bent as they pull them through. They've tried vasaline and still can't get the TPMS through the TSW valve stem hole.

From reviewing the forums over the past hour, it appears that I need TPMS adapters, but which ones??

Topdown · 03-09-2011, 01:15 AM

oooh good info to know before I order them next week... bump and subscribed.

Avalnch · 03-09-2011, 01:20 AM

You figure with all these wheels that have been sold, there would be lots of info or a definitive answer to this! For example for this wheel, use this TPMS adapter. How hard can it be??

Topdown · 03-09-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalnch

You figure with all these wheels that have been sold, there would be lots of info or a definitive answer to this! For example for this wheel, use this TPMS adapter. How hard can it be??

I am just glad I saw this thread, at least now I can educate myself before I order the wheels and have to figure out wtf they are talking about after the fact.

Seems that a lot of guys have these wheels, hopefully they will all post up with the adapters/solutions that they used.

Nine Ball · 03-09-2011, 10:37 AM

Does this installer not have a typical pulling tool? You cannot install rubber stems in most wheels without one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HD-Ch...mZ110510847892

Tony

Avalnch · 03-09-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Does this installer not have a typical pulling tool? You cannot install rubber stems in most wheels without one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HD-Ch...mZ110510847892

Tony

Interesting, I'll have to ask.

cab2g · 03-09-2011, 12:07 PM

Have you seen this thread? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131797

This guy took a lot of pics of possible orientations. He had 2 valve stem holes on his wheels, so maybe your TPMS can be mounted internally with a loop adapter?

Nine Ball · 03-09-2011, 12:47 PM

OP has the Nurburgring wheels. Those have traditional valve stem holes, just like the factory wheels do. No need for adapters. Rubber stems must be pulled through the hole, they cannot be pushed through the hole.

SGOS252382 · 03-09-2011, 05:32 PM

I have the Nurburgrings and our local tire shop had no issues putting sensors on them. But I got aftermarket sensors from Alex at Speed Depot. I kept the stock sensors with my stock wheels and sold them that way.

Avalnch · 03-09-2011, 05:56 PM

I talked to Alex today at the Speed Depot and he told said that the OEM sensors will fit into the Nurburgrings, but you do have to muscle them in.

My shop guy just did not want to chance breaking the valve stem cause he noticed that he had to pull a lot harder than a regular stem. I think the brass rod that attaches the TPMS is giving him grief and his concern was breaking "something" if he pulled too hard.

I've instructed the shop to disassemble the TPMS from the stem and pull it through. I'll keep you posted on how things go.

Thanks for everyone's input.
Tom

jrpimp00 · 03-09-2011, 07:40 PM

I thouhgt the TPMS was suppose to attach to the stem after you install the stem by itself. Ive taken mine on and off twice (each rim) with a $0.98 install tool.

Nine Ball · 03-09-2011, 07:42 PM

jr, what tool did you use to remove the rubber stem? I use a razor blade and just cut them off and put new rubber stems in.

010 Camaro SS · 03-09-2011, 07:44 PM

Installed the factory sensors on the TSW no problem at all...

Not sure what your guy is talking about...

03-08-2011, 11:55 PM	#1
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	EDITED TPMS install onto TSW Nurburgrings - NO PROBLEM Sorry for hitting the panic button, folks. Seems my tire guy was too shy about pulling hard on the OEM TPMS stems cause he was afraid to break the brass rod that the TPMS attaches to. After a quick call to Alex of Speed Depot, we sorted it all out. Dismantled the valve stem from the TPMS and pulled it through no problem. Got one of the R888 315R35/20 on the 20x10 (with a little bit of elbow grease, so I'm told). My local tire shop is having problems installing the TPMS onto these TSW Nurburgrings 20" rims. They tell me that the TPMS are not fitting into the TSW's valve stem hole easily and that they are afraid to pull too hard and break the TPMS. The TPMS are OEMs from Patrick at GM Parts House. They say that the rim is too thick at the valve stem hole (?) and the sensors are getting bunched up and bent as they pull them through. They've tried vasaline and still can't get the TPMS through the TSW valve stem hole. From reviewing the forums over the past hour, it appears that I need TPMS adapters, but which ones?? __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM Last edited by Avalnch; 03-12-2011 at 07:34 PM.

03-09-2011, 01:15 AM	#2
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	oooh good info to know before I order them next week... bump and subscribed. __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

03-09-2011, 01:20 AM	#3
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	You figure with all these wheels that have been sold, there would be lots of info or a definitive answer to this! For example for this wheel, use this TPMS adapter. How hard can it be?? __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

03-09-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Does this installer not have a typical pulling tool? You cannot install rubber stems in most wheels without one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HD-Ch...mZ110510847892 Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-09-2011, 12:07 PM	#7
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	Have you seen this thread? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131797 This guy took a lot of pics of possible orientations. He had 2 valve stem holes on his wheels, so maybe your TPMS can be mounted internally with a loop adapter? __________________

03-09-2011, 12:47 PM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	OP has the Nurburgring wheels. Those have traditional valve stem holes, just like the factory wheels do. No need for adapters. Rubber stems must be pulled through the hole, they cannot be pushed through the hole. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-09-2011, 05:32 PM	#9
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I have the Nurburgrings and our local tire shop had no issues putting sensors on them. But I got aftermarket sensors from Alex at Speed Depot. I kept the stock sensors with my stock wheels and sold them that way.

03-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#10
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	I talked to Alex today at the Speed Depot and he told said that the OEM sensors will fit into the Nurburgrings, but you do have to muscle them in. My shop guy just did not want to chance breaking the valve stem cause he noticed that he had to pull a lot harder than a regular stem. I think the brass rod that attaches the TPMS is giving him grief and his concern was breaking "something" if he pulled too hard. I've instructed the shop to disassemble the TPMS from the stem and pull it through. I'll keep you posted on how things go. Thanks for everyone's input. Tom __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

03-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#11
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 532	I thouhgt the TPMS was suppose to attach to the stem after you install the stem by itself. Ive taken mine on and off twice (each rim) with a $0.98 install tool. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

03-09-2011, 07:42 PM	#12
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	jr, what tool did you use to remove the rubber stem? I use a razor blade and just cut them off and put new rubber stems in. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-09-2011, 07:44 PM	#13
010 Camaro SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,491	Installed the factory sensors on the TSW no problem at all... Not sure what your guy is talking about...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY Hurst Short Throw Shifter Install - Pix and Video	TAG UR IT	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	121	02-26-2015 11:08 AM
22" TSW DONINGTON WHEEL/TIRE PACKAGES! STARTING @ $2380!!	BestWheelDeals	Wheels / Tires	62	10-05-2011 07:06 PM
TSW Nurburgrings with 555r- 305/35/20 pics	SGOS252382	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	21	09-10-2010 05:35 PM
Nurburgrings with 305s?	SGOS252382	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	7	07-21-2010 02:12 PM