TPMS question for aftermarket rims

[mijohnst]

I'm getting ready to switch out my silver OEM rims to some black aftermarket rims and I want to move the TPMS valve stems over but I don't want silver aluminum stems sticking out. Is it possible to switch out just the stem part with black rubber stems?

I'm contemplating just buy all new TPMS modules because the Tahoe is 15 years old now. Any suggestions on what I should buy if I do that?

 

[mijohnst]

Bump... Does anyone have recommendations for black stem TPMS modules to match black rims? Go with the aftermarket TPMS kind?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Bump... Does anyone have recommendations for black stem TPMS modules to match black rims? Go with the aftermarket TPMS kind?

I just had Discount do it abs beat them up a little on the price. Black stems. I'm pretty sure you cam find then online, too.

 

[mijohnst]

I called my local tire shop and they want to install aftermarket TMPS module they supply for $75 each. That sounds ridiculous. I guess I'll ping around on eBay and see what I can find.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I called my local tire shop and they want to install aftermarket TMPS module they supply for $75 each. That sounds ridiculous. I guess I'll ping around on eBay and see what I can find.

Agreed. Totally ridiculous. Just change them out and be done. It takes a good shop less than 1/2 hour.

 

[Da90]

I called my local tire shop and they want to install aftermarket TMPS module they supply for $75 each. That sounds ridiculous. I guess I'll ping around on eBay and see what I can find.

You can get out a little cheaper buying used but who knows how long they will last. There are some good sellers on eBay offering decent warranty on used. My tire shop charges me $50 each for new installed. Might try a different shop?


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[dnt1010]

2009 Hybrid Tahoe I was having trouble with mine going out and being hard to reset. There is apparently about a ten year life to the TPMS battery. I bit the bullet and had discount tire do all 4 at 60 bucks a piece for a new TPMS installed and tire re-balanced.
The GM twomode Hybrids do not have a spare tire plus I am running expensive Nittos and aftermarket wheels so I need to have a working TPMS on this rig!
I kept the old sensors and can post some pics if anyone is interested in seeing them? Most people are probably familiar but to me it was interesting to see how the setup works. The stems are a replaceable part and just thread onto the sensor.

 

[Big Mama]

Got mine, black, from Amazon.

 

[mijohnst]

2009 Hybrid Tahoe I was having trouble with mine going out and being hard to reset. There is apparently about a ten year life to the TPMS battery. I bit the bullet and had discount tire do all 4 at 60 bucks a piece for a new TPMS installed and tire re-balanced.
The GM twomode Hybrids do not have a spare tire plus I am running expensive Nittos and aftermarket wheels so I need to have a working TPMS on this rig!
I kept the old sensors and can post some pics if anyone is interested in seeing them? Most people are probably familiar but to me it was interesting to see how the setup works. The stems are a replaceable part and just thread onto the sensor.

Yes, pics please if it's not too much trouble. Any information is good information. Thanks!

 

[mijohnst]

Got mine, black, from Amazon.

If it's not too much trouble, can you post a link to the ones you bought? What year is your Tahoe?

 

[rgosart]

Be careful. The sensors are different throughout the years. I am not sure of the exact models, but the sensors that came with my 2016+ wheels did not work with my 05 Tahoe.

The sensors are fully functional, but my truck does not see them...

 

[dnt1010]

2009 Chevy Tahoe. I am not sure about any part numbers etc for new ones as Discount Tire supplied and installed them. These pics are of the old ones and I am pretty sure that these are original TPMS units. The pics did not come out very clear but there is a note on the sensor that states to change the stem and screw at every tire change. The units are 100% sealed so there is no way to just change out the battery. These were manufactured in the UK.

 

[mijohnst]

2009 Chevy Tahoe. I am not sure about any part numbers etc for new ones as Discount Tire supplied and installed them. These pics are of the old ones and I am pretty sure that these are original TPMS units. The pics did not come out very clear but there is a note on the sensor that states to change the stem and screw at every tire change. The units are 100% sealed so there is no way to just change out the battery. These were manufactured in the UK.
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Thanks for taking the time to post these pictures. They're really helpful! I'm starting to wonder if I can just replace the stem with a rubber one from RockAuto. They sell those there. I need to get my TPMS modules out of my old rims to verify that.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks for taking the time to post these pictures. They're really helpful! I'm starting to wonder if I can just replace the stem with a rubber one from RockAuto. They sell those there. I need to get my TPMS modules out of my old rims to verify that.

You really should just change them if you think they're 15 years old. They typically last around 10 years.

Also, as @rgosart stated, model year matters. I forget what year yours is (you should fill out your signature). The sensors changed in 07+ vehicles. I THINK that the NNBS and K2XX trucks are the same, but don't quote me on that one.

 

[rgosart]

For the NBS trucks the AC Delco part number is 15114379. I do not know if you can put rubber stems on them. The stems that rockauto lists for these look a lot like the ones for the newer trucks. Not sure if I am wrong or if the parts listing is incorrect.

Before I changed my wheels, I had one sensor that was starting to come and go. Decided not to swap them to the new wheels and just buy new ones. I haven't done that yet, but that is my plan. It would suck to pay someone to mount and balance tires and then have to pay again to change out sensors. If you have your own tire machine, that's a different story.

 

[Big Mama]

These are what I used in my 07 Yukon


ACDelco 13598771 GM Original Equipment Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor

1. 

$ 24 50


& Free Shipping

 

[mijohnst]

These are what I used in my 07 Yukon


ACDelco 13598771 GM Original Equipment Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor

1. 

$ 24 50


& Free Shipping

Thanks for posting this. It won't fit mine because I have a '05. It'll be helpful to someone though I'm sure.

 

[mijohnst]

Well, I think I found my answer and should have come up with it on my own. It was suggested to me by someone at Discount Tires that sees this often. Tape off, scuff and just paint the TPMS stem high temp semi-glossy black. He said it's what most people do in order to avoid the cost of new TPMS sensors and it's hardly noticeable. Anyway, I guess that solves my issue. Good info in this thread! Thanks for all the helped! I'll post pictures when I'm done.

 

[wjburken]

Well, I think I found my answer and should have come up with it on my own. It was suggested to me by someone at Discount Tires that sees this often. Tape off, scuff and just paint the TPMS stem high temp semi-glossy black. He said it's what most people do in order to avoid the cost of new TPMS sensors and it's hardly noticeable. Anyway, I guess that solves my issue. Good info in this thread! Thanks for all the helped! I'll post pictures when I'm done.

If you have 15 yr old sensors my guess is you have a very high chance of needing to be replacing them soon so personally, I wouldn’t go through the hassle and just get new sensors installed.

 

[mijohnst]

If you have 15 yr old sensors my guess is you have a very high chance of needing to be replacing them soon so personally, I wouldn’t go through the hassle and just get new sensors installed.

I totally agree with you. I didn't want to have to go through this again so I ordered all new sensors. Hopefully they'll be in early this coming week so I can get started. Great suggestion!