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supercub
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Aug 17, 2015

Replacing tow vehicles tire rubber valve stems with steel?

I just bought an 09 Ford Escape Hybrid. Went to a tire store today to have the rubber valve stems replaced with steel. They said it can't be done, because the Ford tire pressure sensors are part of...
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Dutch_12078
Explorer III
Aug 17, 2015
If the rubber stems are short, the external TPMS sensors shouldn't bother them. Most of the sensors weigh less than a half ounce. If you happen to have 16" wheels, Wheel Masters makes a clip on valve stem support that could be used on longer stems.

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