How do we know if TPMS system is installed?
I went to check the tire pressure on my recently purchased Class C. The rear duel tires did not have a stem to allow me to use a tire gage. I then wondered if I had the TPMS system on my tires. ...
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DrewE is correct - they are not visible on the surface of the outer dual.
You will have valve stems, however. Here's a couple images of my old Ford setup:
The inner wheel valve is at the upper left; I've attached a temporary extender to add air. The outer dual is at the lower right; it has a short curved extender to facilitate access:
Gaze through the holes for the inner one, such as this:
As DrewE pointed out, the one on the outer dual looks just like this, only it is pointing inward.
Note that IF the duals were properly installed, the valves will be 180 degrees apart as they are on my setup. The small hole visible betwen the lug bolts in the wheel is used to line up both wheels with the hub.
Here's the complete set of tools I used on the old Ford, and I continue to use for the new Chevy based Sunseeker:
Tools for checking/airing duals.
You will have valve stems, however. Here's a couple images of my old Ford setup:
The inner wheel valve is at the upper left; I've attached a temporary extender to add air. The outer dual is at the lower right; it has a short curved extender to facilitate access:
Gaze through the holes for the inner one, such as this:
As DrewE pointed out, the one on the outer dual looks just like this, only it is pointing inward.
Note that IF the duals were properly installed, the valves will be 180 degrees apart as they are on my setup. The small hole visible betwen the lug bolts in the wheel is used to line up both wheels with the hub.
Here's the complete set of tools I used on the old Ford, and I continue to use for the new Chevy based Sunseeker:
Tools for checking/airing duals.
