TPMS installation

[johnv50]

Has anyone used a valve stem extension in order to install the TPMS sensors ??
I find on my 2017 F3T that the factory stems are too short.

thanks johnv

 

[PaladinLV]

If you are referring to FOBO, NO!
Not required.
For others, no idea.
The "recommendation" in the FOBO 2 directions are purely a CYA.

AJ

 

[KidDoc]

If you are referring to FOBO, NO!
Not required.
For others, no idea.
The "recommendation" in the FOBO 2 directions are purely a CYA.

Maybe true for the FOBO 2s, but the set I used on my GL1800 will not work on my 2019 F3-T front wheels. The stems do not protrude from the wheel far enough.

 

[johnv50]

That is the same issue I observed, the valve stems are too short.

 

[samewok]

They will not work on the F3 stems

 

[CapnPete]

I had no problem putting FOBO on my 17 F3-T. Did they change the stem length?

 

[KidDoc]

I had no problem putting FOBO on my 17 F3-T. Did they change the stem length?

Apparently.

 

[ChicagoSpyder]

That is the same issue I observed, the valve stems are too short.

The stems are stupid short on my 2018 F3L, these extensions should work.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-441...ds=valve+stem+extenders&qid=1598603135&sr=8-6

 

[KidDoc]

The stems are stupid short on my 2018 F3L, these extensions should work.

Looks like the extensions would work but I'm concerned about having another screw-on connection per each wheel that might fail. I suspect the reason BRP uses such short stems is the fact that they're more protected from damage. I'm thinking I'll wait until my first tire change and go with a TPMS that is internal to the tire.

 

[EdMat]

A quick trip to just about any tire store and a few dollars and 10 minutes time would get a slightly longer valve stem installed. That's if you just carry the tires in.

 

[Rattlebars]

If you have a floor jack, you can break the beads at home (See below). Lots of work. just add extenders like these mentioned above:

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-441-Brass-Valve-Extension/dp/B000COMXGI/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=valve+stem+extenders&qid=1598603135&sr=8-6