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    I was wondering is using valve mounted TPMS sensor on an angled valve stem would be a problem? I have been told that the weight of the sensor/battery caap can damage rubber valve stems, but do you think that would be an issue with billet valve stems that are angled?

    I ordered the TPMS from Pashnit.

    In case you were wondering, yes I am too lazy to just check the pressure. Actually I wanted to be able to see fluctuations in the pressure more so than cold pressures.
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    Default Re: Tire Pressure Monitors

    You can mount the tpms on the top and then just uncap and fill the tire without ever messing with your sensor. I don't know if Pashnit sells these valve stems but Hawkshead does

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    I would be concerned also with the extra weight and making the tires out of balance. I personally would wait till its tire replacement time. Order some good qaulity metal valve stems install all your neat guy gatchets on and then have them balance the tire if you want it done right.
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    I already have billet valve stems. Supposedly the sensor is light enough to not require balancing. I guess I'll let you all know when it gets here.
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    Default Re: Tire Pressure Monitors

    Uncle Steve put his on the outside with 90 degree and never had a problem.. I have my TPS on the inside of the tire..
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    i've been using them for several years without any problems (they have saved my rear end twice!)...just don't run them on rubber stems
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