Tyre valve extenders

nelliethedog replied on 18/10/2020 18:53

Posted on 18/10/2020 18:53

Hi, after checking my tyre pressures and struggling to get the inflator attached without removing the wheel trims, I thought about fitting extenders to the valves, has anyone else done this and will it have any effect on the tpms? 

EmilysDad replied on 18/10/2020 19:30

Posted on 18/10/2020 19:30

Never had the need to fit extenders but can't see any reason why they'd effect TPMS whether direct or indirect type

Apperley replied on 18/10/2020 22:37

Posted on 18/10/2020 22:37

I bought some metal ones for exactly the reason you are considering. I didn’t like them. My small 12v compressor attachment wouldn’t screw on hard enough to open the extended valve. So I stopped using them.

SteveL replied on 18/10/2020 22:43

Posted on 18/10/2020 19:30 by EmilysDad

Never had the need to fit extenders but can't see any reason why they'd effect TPMS whether direct or indirect type

Posted on 18/10/2020 22:43

If external, it could if it extends them clear of the rim protection, as they could be impacted by small stones, as well as subject to more spray. The  sensors provided with our system were fairly large and protruded clear. All but one failed in less than two years. The replacements were much more squat, placing them below the rim, they are still all working.

peedee replied on 19/10/2020 07:06

Posted on 19/10/2020 07:06

Steve is right, as long as you can keep the sensors within the protection of the rim you should not have any problems. My rear wheels are fitted with extenders and TPMS sensors and they are held in place to keep them within the rim and stop them flapping about by some supports which anchor to the wheel rim cover nuts. I had to remove the sensors from the front wheels because they were too exposed, water got into them and they  kept failing,

Extenders come in a variety of lengths.

peedee

EmilysDad replied on 20/10/2020 08:29

Posted on 20/10/2020 08:29

Ah! .... I didn't think about tpms that screwed onto the tyre valve .... I only considered OE type 🤔

nelliethedog replied on 20/10/2020 20:56

Posted on 20/10/2020 20:56

Thanks everyone, I'll probably just remove the wheel trims in future and replace the securing cable ties! 

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