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55Designs · 04-03-2010, 01:21 PM

I had to strap the OEM TPMS Sensor to the barrel of the wheels using stainless strapping bands. I strapped them very close to the actual valve stem in the rim. I 3M Taped them down then with a dremel i made a recess so the strap can lock the sensor in place. I didnt butcher the sensor I basically ground down the plastic loop where the screw goes into the rubber stem.

Once the wheels were on the TPMS seemed to work without any reset or learn process. All 4 wheels had different PSI.

After some hard driving it went into malfunction.

I cant even reset the system I cant get the drivers side front tire to even sound the horn.

Do I need to go to the dealer or is there anything else I should try like disconnecting the battery then trying?

55Designs · 04-05-2010, 01:13 AM

Nobody with custom wheels can chime in here for me?

JM10 · 04-05-2010, 01:21 AM

I had a damaged wheel so I bought a new one. At first I couldnt make the first horn, then realized that I had to take a lot of air of the wheel to make it sound.

Hope it helps

JM

Nine Ball · 04-05-2010, 08:45 AM

Go to a tire shop with a TPMS activation tool. It broadcasts a signal through the sidewall (sometimes tread) to activate the sensor. Also, it is important to note that most sensors use the valvestem as an antenna. Did you leave the valvestems in place, inside?

Nine Ball · 04-05-2010, 05:22 PM

Definitely no antenna there. Doh!

iconz wheels · 04-05-2010, 09:12 PM

Strapping is an old method, we manufactured adapter brackets that would have integrated with your valve stem....

55Designs · 04-06-2010, 07:35 AM

I didnt want the barrel drilled for the adaptor nor did I plan to keep the TPMS active while racing.

Il figure out a solution. With the Step Lip on all of these new rims out there the valve stem is at the wrong angle and the sensor can get damaged with mounting a tire.

04-03-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	TPMS Trouble after installing 3 Piece Custom Wheels. I had to strap the OEM TPMS Sensor to the barrel of the wheels using stainless strapping bands. I strapped them very close to the actual valve stem in the rim. I 3M Taped them down then with a dremel i made a recess so the strap can lock the sensor in place. I didnt butcher the sensor I basically ground down the plastic loop where the screw goes into the rubber stem. Once the wheels were on the TPMS seemed to work without any reset or learn process. All 4 wheels had different PSI. After some hard driving it went into malfunction. I cant even reset the system I cant get the drivers side front tire to even sound the horn. Do I need to go to the dealer or is there anything else I should try like disconnecting the battery then trying?

04-05-2010, 01:21 AM	#3
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	I had a damaged wheel so I bought a new one. At first I couldnt make the first horn, then realized that I had to take a lot of air of the wheel to make it sound. Hope it helps JM __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS BMR Suspension Parts Hendrix HD Axles DSS Aluminum Shaft RPM Diff / 3.91 Gears LPE ZR1 Clutch Edelbrock E-Force SC / JRE Fuel Upgrade Livernois 1C cam 570 rwhp/559 rwtq SAE Best 1/4 time: 11.43

04-05-2010, 08:45 AM	#4
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Go to a tire shop with a TPMS activation tool. It broadcasts a signal through the sidewall (sometimes tread) to activate the sensor. Also, it is important to note that most sensors use the valvestem as an antenna. Did you leave the valvestems in place, inside? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-05-2010, 05:22 PM	#5
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Definitely no antenna there. Doh! __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-05-2010, 09:12 PM	#6
iconz wheels Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro SS - 2007 C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida-California Posts: 103	TPMS Bracket Adapter Strapping is an old method, we manufactured adapter brackets that would have integrated with your valve stem....

04-05-2010, 01:13 AM	#2
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Nobody with custom wheels can chime in here for me?

04-06-2010, 07:35 AM	#7
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	I didnt want the barrel drilled for the adaptor nor did I plan to keep the TPMS active while racing. Il figure out a solution. With the Step Lip on all of these new rims out there the valve stem is at the wrong angle and the sensor can get damaged with mounting a tire.

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