2014 Honda CR-V TOAD Metal Valve Stems
I am wanting to buy the 2014 Honda CR-V AWD for a TOAD, and my problem is that the dealer does not carry metal valve stems for the tires, it comes with the typical rubber valve stems. I called auto ...
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This is what the TST website says.. Do I need special valve stems?
No, you do not need special valve stems, but you do need commonly available metal valve stems.
The added weight of the sensor on a rubber valve stem could cause problems that will be avoided by using metal valve stems.
Most motorhomes and commercial transport vehicles come equipped with metal valve stems. If you do need metal valve stems, they are not expensive; a recent customer had 6 valve stems replaced on a 30’ gooseneck racing trailer for $36. They are available and can be quickly installed by any tire dealer.
What is the device with the steel handle I see in the pictures of your systems?
Our sensors are theft resistant because the outer sensor shell spins freely on the sensor so that it can not be removed by hand. The sensors must be installed and removed with the handled wrench you see in the pictures. We include 2 of these wrenches with each system
You can find them at any tire only business or you can get them here.. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n%3A15684181%2Cn%3A15706721%2Ck%3Ametal+valve+stem&keywords=metal+valve+stem&ie=UTF8&qid=1406911009&rnid=15690151
No, you do not need special valve stems, but you do need commonly available metal valve stems.
The added weight of the sensor on a rubber valve stem could cause problems that will be avoided by using metal valve stems.
Most motorhomes and commercial transport vehicles come equipped with metal valve stems. If you do need metal valve stems, they are not expensive; a recent customer had 6 valve stems replaced on a 30’ gooseneck racing trailer for $36. They are available and can be quickly installed by any tire dealer.
What is the device with the steel handle I see in the pictures of your systems?
Our sensors are theft resistant because the outer sensor shell spins freely on the sensor so that it can not be removed by hand. The sensors must be installed and removed with the handled wrench you see in the pictures. We include 2 of these wrenches with each system
You can find them at any tire only business or you can get them here.. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n%3A15684181%2Cn%3A15706721%2Ck%3Ametal+valve+stem&keywords=metal+valve+stem&ie=UTF8&qid=1406911009&rnid=15690151
