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Bottomsup 12-31-2014 07:42 PM
Do you need special valve stem caps for TPMS? someone stole mine
 
And I need to replace them

cdoxp800 12-31-2014 07:45 PM
NO

enkei2k 12-31-2014 08:48 PM
Gotta get these to replace em

Amazon.com: Nissan 370Z ABS Chrome Tire Stem Valve Caps: Automotive

37zeroZ 12-31-2014 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by enkei2k (Post 3070230)
Those do look nice. I guess the chances for these being stolen over the OEM would be higher. I'll stick to plain ones.

1st 01-01-2015 12:16 AM
Wth people still jack valve caps..

falicfr 01-01-2015 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ (Post 3070238)
Those do look nice. I guess the chances for these being stolen over the OEM would be higher. I'll stick to plain ones.
I've had them and have been taken twice.

tmp0404 01-06-2015 10:23 AM
Speaking of valve stem caps, I've always used chrome ones (not the cheapies), I have them on my 370z, and it doesn't see much rain, it's my sunny day drive, but I also had the chrome ones on my 2013 Nissan Frontier, and they are prone to corroding. I went to check my tire pressure cause the TPS came on, and when I removed the cap, the entire valve stem was corroded, and came off with the cap. I was fortunate that the dealer replaced the TPS under warranty, but I now use rubber valve caps. As you know TPS are expensive to replace.

ElwoodBlues 01-06-2015 10:49 AM
You should use plastic or rubber caps on TMPS sensors. Using metal caps can cause corrosion.

Problem: Metal Valve Caps.

While the bright and shiny chromeplated or metal valve caps that you see everywhere are often a nice effect compared to dull black plastic caps, when it comes to TPMS stems, they're a clear and present danger. Metal caps can easily cause corrosion on the threads of TPMS stems as well as beginnning to corrode themselves. The result is all too often that the cap will rust-weld itself to the stem, leading to outcomes from the cap simply seizing when a technician tries to remove it, to crossthreading issues, or even having the stem break off entirely. When the valve stem is a nonremovable part of the TPMS monitor, this goes from being a minor issue to a critical and often expensive problem.

Achey Breakey Parts: TPMS And Corrosion

Tadpole 01-06-2015 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by enkei2k (Post 3070230)
I got some similar to those from Ebay..... They add at least 5HP with this mod. :excited:

Tadpole 01-06-2015 10:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ElwoodBlues (Post 3073893)
You should use plastic or rubber caps on TMPS sensors. Using metal caps can cause corrosion.

Problem: Metal Valve Caps.

While the bright and shiny chromeplated or metal valve caps that you see everywhere are often a nice effect compared to dull black plastic caps, when it comes to TPMS stems, they're a clear and present danger. Metal caps can easily cause corrosion on the threads of TPMS stems as well as beginnning to corrode themselves. The result is all too often that the cap will rust-weld itself to the stem, leading to outcomes from the cap simply seizing when a technician tries to remove it, to crossthreading issues, or even having the stem break off entirely. When the valve stem is a nonremovable part of the TPMS monitor, this goes from being a minor issue to a critical and often expensive problem.



Achey Breakey Parts: TPMS And Corrosion
Our tires dont last long enough to see this problem.

Read T 01-06-2015 11:05 AM
I run the plastic ones, or none.

weight savings yo.

njobe89 01-06-2015 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by enkei2k (Post 3070230)
blah lame, i paid $20 for mine :(

kenchan 01-06-2015 12:58 PM
i think i reads somewhere plastic caps are recommended for salt belt state driving in winter. the worst are those thin metal caps. they tend to seize to the valve stem threads. infiniti use to use those like 10yrs ago.

i run metal caps that requires a special key on my G...my summer time dd.

Dwight Frye 01-07-2015 06:11 PM
I have had the chrome hex head valve caps on my cars with TPMS for the last 10 years and have had no issue with corrosion or seizing what so ever. Of course I have OCD about getting nails in my tires and check the pressures with a gauge and inspect the tread for foreign objects about every other week. But, no problems for me with steel caps.

RonRizz 01-07-2015 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ElwoodBlues (Post 3073893)
You should use plastic or rubber caps on TMPS sensors. Using metal caps can cause corrosion.

Problem: Metal Valve Caps.

While the bright and shiny chromeplated or metal valve caps that you see everywhere are often a nice effect compared to dull black plastic caps, when it comes to TPMS stems, they're a clear and present danger. Metal caps can easily cause corrosion on the threads of TPMS stems as well as beginnning to corrode themselves. The result is all too often that the cap will rust-weld itself to the stem, leading to outcomes from the cap simply seizing when a technician tries to remove it, to crossthreading issues, or even having the stem break off entirely. When the valve stem is a nonremovable part of the TPMS monitor, this goes from being a minor issue to a critical and often expensive problem.

Achey Breakey Parts: TPMS And Corrosion
Clear and present danger thwarted for a mere $6.00


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