I was wondering if the wheel sensors will work in aftermarket wheels? I'm going to use the oem size. Thanks

 

Yes.

With some wheels you can bolt the sensors in just like stock, others you can't do it that way...But you can install a sensor in ANY wheel, no matter what brand or size.

What wheels are you considering?

 

I'm not sure. There is a kid I know in town that has a speed shop. He can get about anything. On the wheels that you can not install the sensor like stock, then how can you install them?

 

Epoxy them to the wheel barrel, then throw a big bandlcamp around them.

Mine have been mounted this way for over 30k miles, just had new rear tires mounted this year, they were still holding strong.

 

So if the valve stem hole is in the stock location will the sensors fit like stock? I noticed your stem hole is more in the center.

 

Typically, yes.
Which is exactly why I had to mount the sensors as I did.

It's not tough to do, and I certainly wouldn't choose a wheel based on ease of sensor mounting. I spent about $30 in materials and a total of a half-hour to mount the sensors as pictured. Once mounted, they are there for a long, long time and obviously not visible. The wheels themselves are always visible

Get the wheel you really want, then cross the bridge of mounting the sensors.

 

Thanks alot. I,m tired of my wagon wheels so I'm going to see what I can find.

 

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Screw and housing attach to the banding to form a secure clamp. Band splicer lets you connect extra banding to form a larger diameter clamp.
Housing and band are Type 301 stainless steel. Screw is Type 410 stainless steel and tightens with a wrench, slotted screwdriver, or 5/16" hex nutdriver. Torque is 50 in.-lbs. Temperature range is -50° to +250° F. Meet SAE J1508. Not recommended for use with silicone hose and tube. For silicone compatible clamps, see 95885K on this page. No. of No. of
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You will need the 31.94 kit (5426K2), and also some two step epoxy, you need to do both things.

Make sure you place the sensor as deep as possible in the rim and also make sure you place it in line with the valve stem so you will know where it is when you train the sensors. You will need to place a magnet as close as possible to the sensor for the learning process.

 

Will I have to relearn the sensors if I don't get them mixed up? I mean like if I do one wheel at a time and keep each sensorin its original location on the car?

 

Nope, you should be fine as long as you keep track of what sensor was where on the car.

Just make a small mark on each wheel (rf, lf, rr, lr) before you remove the tires. then transler the sensor to the new wheel, mark the new wheel with the same designation, and then make sure the tire guy mounts the tires properly for that wheel's location if you are using directional tires.

 

Alright I'll do that. I'm going to change them myself. I can use this kids tire machine. I used to work at a tire shop when I was younger.I have trouble letting anybody work on my vette besides me. You know what I mean?