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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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I just received my new black chrome wheels. How can I tell if they accept tpms sensors??
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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I'm sure they can...just bring em down to a tire shop and tell them you want your tpms from your wheels in those.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pacebria
I just received my new black chrome wheels. How can I tell if they accept tpms sensors??
Here is how the sensors mount in OE wheels (click the thumbnails for bigger pics):



Some of the exotic aftermarket wheels don't have the valve stem holes machined to accept the sensors, or there's not enough room to mount them in the OE manner. In those wheels you may have to mount the sensors inside the wheels with bands, or there are also some brackets available.

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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BEZ06
Here is how the sensors mount in OE wheels (click the thumbnails for bigger pics):



Some of the exotic aftermarket wheels don't have the valve stem holes machined to accept the sensors, or there's not enough room to mount them in the OE manner. In those wheels you may have to mount the sensors inside the wheels with bands, or there are also some brackets available.

Bob
Thank you now I am at ease. They are factory 5 spoke c6 wheels.
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