Tpms "pvc Canister" Trick?

[GMC_BOI]

Hello gentlemen. I have a set of custom rims and tires Im putting on my 2011 Z71 and they do not have TPMS sensors in them. To avoid buying new TPMS sensors $$$ and having them reprogrammed $$$ I have read online where people build small Pipe canistors using PVC pipe, throwing the sensors in the pipe, sealing it up then airing it up to 35 psi to "trick" or "fool" the TPMS.

 

Has anyone done this TPMS trick? I have also read that some TPMS sensors must be spun before they send signals, so this mod would not work with certain vehicles. Do our sensors need to be rotated fast in a tire before they transmit, or would putting them in a pressurized PVC container do the trick?

 

Thank in advance. Im sure TPMS questions are asked quite frequently. I searched on this site but did not find any answers...

 

- Cheers!

[AirForceAngler]

Why not just have the sensors from your old tires/wheels put in the new ones? They're just attached to the valve stems. The only issue then would be what pressures you're suppose to have in your new tires may be out of line with what the system is looking for.

 

The senders that are in the wheels are also proximity based. So once you drove away from your PVC pipe, you would probably bet a warning about low/no pressure.

[GMC_BOI]

Thank you for your reply. Supposedly, you just put the small PVC canister inside your car or in your truck bed somewhere...

 

OK, this brings me to another question. Do the 2011 Silvy's need a special valve stem with their TPMS sensors? So if I have the OEM sensors put into my custom wheels, would I need the "special" valve stems too? Do I just buy new electronic valve stems? Or does my TPMS system use normal valve stems on the sensors?

 

Thanks you again!

[Silverado4x4]

Why not just have the sensors from your old tires/wheels put in the new ones? They're just attached to the valve stems. The only issue then would be what pressures you're suppose to have in your new tires may be out of line with what the system is looking for.

 

The senders that are in the wheels are also proximity based. So once you drove away from your PVC pipe, you would probably bet a warning about low/no pressure.

 

Thats why you put the canister IN YOUR TRUCK.

[AirForceAngler]

Why not just have the sensors from your old tires/wheels put in the new ones? They're just attached to the valve stems. The only issue then would be what pressures you're suppose to have in your new tires may be out of line with what the system is looking for.

 

The senders that are in the wheels are also proximity based. So once you drove away from your PVC pipe, you would probably bet a warning about low/no pressure.

 

Thats why you put the canister IN YOUR TRUCK.

 

 

Ah, wasn't aware of that part, guess that'd work. But here's a point also, how much are you spending on new tires/wheels? Can't spend a little bit extra on the valve stems that would work with the sensors? The sensors on my truck clip onto the valve stems, so they are separate, but I'm not sure if they require a special stem. I had a leaky stem and a tire shop replaced it and reused the original sensor, but I can't remember if it was a special stem.

[tanked_darren]

Wow, all that effort and materials when you could just take the valvestems from the OEM wheels with the sensors and put them in your new wheels.

 

Im sure the tire shop has what you need. Don't waste your time making canisters.

[brianf60]

FYI, you can now buy sensors that are programmed to the same serial numbers as the originals. This works great if your planning on having summer and winter rims. this saves having to reprogram the truck everytime you swap your rims.... They are around $50 each. Not that much when you consider how much your spending already. Very soon it will be illiegal for a shop to install rims without sensors in them. Atleast here in Ontario....

[sonjaab]

There is/was a thread either here, fullsizechevy or the diesel place

with pics and descriptions on how to make one of these devices.

 

Try a search at each forum........................

 

Look here:

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=760911

[K1500Tech]

You can buy the valvestems for the sensors they are like 5 bucks a piece at the dealer. The sensors unscrew off of the stems.

[700 sportsman]

Where would we have to mount the tube, or would it be one at each corner?

[2016 Sierra Owner]

Where would we have to mount the tube, or would it be one at each corner?

 

Wire tie that bad boy to the old battery tray.

[AirForceAngler]

Where would we have to mount the tube, or would it be one at each corner?

 

Zip tie each one to the outside if each respective wheel. Then they're in the right position and rotating at the same speed.