wmoses wrote:
Ron3rd wrote:
W.E.BGood wrote:
READ HERE for a previous discussion on the need for metal or at least high-pressure valve stems with the TST system.
My 507 sensors were hitting the edge of the wheel the same as yours shown in your pics. One eventually cracked so that's why I also when to metal valve stems. I got away with it though for about a year.
I installed mine this weekend and yes they can flex and contact the rim. I also note that, as in W.E.BGood's case, there is a fair bit of clearance between the hole in the rim and the valve stem. I intend to put flexible shim in that space until I get around to bringing the tire to the tire shop. Similar idea to the flexible hose that 93Cobra2771 installed.
Personally, I rather limit the deflection with a shim at this point. In the end the result is the same.
Your mod just might work if you can eliminate the flex; that's what cracks the rubber stems. Long term however I still recommend the steel valve stems.
