valve stem /tpms

Update to valve stem issue. ordered a set from tireman people. Sounded like an old guy running a business out of his home, but friendly and knowledgeable. Set cost me $135 and had it within the week. Took the set down to les schwab, They had a bit of an attitude towards putting them in, probably because I didn't buy them there, but put them in anyways. Their biggest complaint was the area on my rims wasn't very side making torquing the stems down properly difficult. they did go on and leak checked ok. Added tpms system, and drove it home. 1 sensor wasn't reporting, haven't looked to see what the problem is yet, don't like working in the rain. I got the Tire-Safeguard
RV 6-Tire Flow-Through Sensor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

sensors are a bit big, but both screw on and have a set screw to prevent them from moving. hopefully a few thousand miles won't mess with them.

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loggenrock wrote:
AVOID anything that ties both duals together! Get a flat in one, and they both "equalize" - to zero! I went with Borg valve stems - not simple extenders - did it once, no regrets. TPMS sensors work fine on them, easy to check/fill as needed. Front tires just got brass valve stems at the tire shop. Same with the spare. ST

Untrue. Good equalizers have a protection against that. Per Cat's Eye Tire Pressure Maintenance System: An internal check valve provides added safety by preventing both tires from going flat in the event of a leak, a blow out or when one of the pressure hoses is cut or broken.


We have these on our big rigs at work (and trust me, they wouldn't use them for trailers carrying bulldozers, etc., if they let both tires go flat like that). They are also very easy to see at a glance if the pressure is off. I am having them put on my duallies and am putting simple TPM valve stem cap sensors on the fronts.

My TPMS cautioned against using valve stem extenders and said not to use rubber valve stems. The preferred valve stems are the long ones that are like the suggested Tire Man or Borg valve stems. CampingWorld also sells some. These are NOT extenders - they are very long valve stems that bolt to the wheel. Be sure to get the correct ones for your year. The wrong ones will rub on the hubcaps (ask me how I know).
John
07 LD MB

X2 for Borg. http://yourtireshopsupply.com/category/9_860/duallyvalve-parts-accessories

They will work with you to ensure you have exactly what you need. Also, I had the tire shop install the inward facing stem so it faces out. Somewhat easier to get to, imho.

1971duster340 wrote:
Look into the Crossfire air equalizing system. It has the extenders, a gauge for quick pressure check, easy to get to stem and keeps equal pressure in dualies. Get a quote from Fleetpride. TMS works too.

I have a set of these and would like to use them but the 180 degree turn for the outside dually tire will not work on my rims, it needs to be about a 135 degree turn than it would work.

ordered a set of tireman valve stems, and tire-safeguard monitor system. will post pics when they get installed. $135 for valve stems and $279 for tpms. not cheep but will make me feel better on a several week road trip later this spring.
also ordered one of those OBDII realtime engine monitors to act as a trip computer since mine didn't come with one. That's a lot of stuff on the dash board, tpms,engine monitor, gps, dashcam. hopefully it won't be too distracting.

AVOID anything that ties both duals together! Get a flat in one, and they both "equalize" - to zero! I went with Borg valve stems - not simple extenders - did it once, no regrets. TPMS sensors work fine on them, easy to check/fill as needed. Front tires just got brass valve stems at the tire shop. Same with the spare. ST

X2 on Tireman for reasons stated

Iamichabod has it right, don't waste your time with anything else, these valves are the real deal, they fit and make checking tire pressure or installing the monitors a snap. I ordered mine and they came in about 2-3 days, Discount tire did the switch and balanced all 6 tires at the same time for me, cost $100.00 with my tip to the guys. You can use any tire gauge once these are on as the stems are right there, no extra reaching for anything.

You can also get extended tire gauges and fillers and not mess with extenders. I always keep a small pump with me and the long tools. They are easy enough to use if you don't mind getting "down there" to do it. Typically we check 1 before we go to a final destination, and I'll check 1 before leaving a final destination for home.