Tire Pressure Monitoring System Question

[dramsey1]

I have the TireMinder TM77 pressure monitoring system and am getting ready to install the transmitters the rear duals. To catch the outside tires (which are mounted with the valve stems on the inside) I added Wheelmaster 135 degree valve stem extensions which fit nicely. I do worry that the weight of the transmitter will cause the extension to move up or down which may loosen the extension on the tire valve and cause a leak. Has anyone used this setup? Any problems or successes? Appreciate your help.

[RCMAN46]

jplante4 wrote:

Licreek wrote:
If you don't use a monitor, how often do you check tire pressures? and do you carry an air compressor?

I checked once before leaving for the road and I stopped in the first half hour to just feel the temps. I found out that in the process of checking the pressure a valve would stick and I'd have a low tire. This was the biggest reason for buying the TPMS.

And yes on the air compressor.

X2. I had one stuck with a very slow leak that could not be heard.

[jplante4]

Licreek wrote:
If you don't use a monitor, how often do you check tire pressures? and do you carry an air compressor?

I checked once before leaving for the road and I stopped in the first half hour to just feel the temps. I found out that in the process of checking the pressure a valve would stick and I'd have a low tire. This was the biggest reason for buying the TPMS.

And yes on the air compressor.

[Licreek]

If you don't use a monitor, how often do you check tire pressures? and do you carry an air compressor?

[dramsey1]

I'll give it a try. Harder to add air when necessary but less to go wrong. I like it.

[hohenwald48]

I was able to reach up between the dual tires and screw the sensors on without adding any extensions. I figure the fewer connections the less likely to have a leak. It took a little effort but I don't have to do it that often. If I could not reach the valves I would have removed and reinstalled the tire and wheel.

I've never had anything but problems with extensions of all kinds.

[stripit]

dramsey1 wrote:
Would you mind re-posting the link? I get an error when I try to access it.

I reset the link, sorry.

[Clay_L]

John Wayne wrote:
Next time you change tires get the dually valves installed and you will not have to use extenders.

That is what I did.

To the OP"
They come with a stabilizer that fits in the hand hold and supports the valve stem.

See HERE

[CountryB]

Tire Minder TMG 400C comes highly recommended.

Tire Minder

Also see Bendix TPMS which is mounted inside the tire.

[dramsey1]

Would you mind re-posting the link? I get an error when I try to access it.

[stripit]

Find the correct set for your rig and buy them and you will not have an issue with the TPMS senders. Lets try this link

[John_Wayne]

Next time you change tires get the dually valves installed and you will not have to use extenders.

[dramsey1]

That's my fear exactly. I'll go thru the link you sent and use a support if I do the duals. I'm starting to doubt that there is a risk free way of doing this and may just monitor the front tires where I can screw the transmitters directly to the tire valve stem.

[jplante4]

I have mine on a braided extension off the 135° valve extender and affixed to the hub. I've already had one leak in that configuration, so I would think the centrifugal force will be too much with the transmitter hanging off the extender.

At the very least get a set of these.