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NYYFan325 · 08-17-2013, 06:29 PM

When I got my car (used) the wheels were missing 2 valve stem caps. The dealer gave me 2 caps off another car but since they aren't TPMS caps they are obviously shorter.

I keep finding caps that I like online but they all appear short, and would have part of the cap showing.

My dumb question is... am I missing something? Are there no companies that make nice (SS Emblem perhaps?) TPMS length caps?

jd10013 · 08-17-2013, 06:32 PM

I wasn't' aware that TPMS needed longer caps. are you sure about that? the length of the stem doesn't have anything to do with it. the stem is attached to the sensor. it's not like the sensor is in the stem.

batman53201 · 08-17-2013, 06:34 PM

i didnt know there was a difference

NYYFan325 · 08-17-2013, 07:48 PM

Maybe I'm crazy? I have seen other people on here mention it as well (the shorter caps) I can take a picture and show you what I'm referring to...

upflying · 08-17-2013, 07:51 PM

Some caps are green to let you know nitrogen was used for inflation. TPMS caps should not be different.
SS logo caps will just get stolen.

RJT-SS · 08-17-2013, 08:18 PM

I am pretty sure there is no such thing as a TPMS cap. jd10013 pretty much summed it up. The valve stem is part of the sensor assembly but it only serves to mount the sensor.

ssrs2lt · 08-17-2013, 09:04 PM

There is a tps report yeah have you seen the cover sheet?? Lol

menendez1293 · 08-17-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd10013

I wasn't' aware that TPMS needed longer caps. are you sure about that? the length of the stem doesn't have anything to do with it. the stem is attached to the sensor. it's not like the sensor is in the stem.

If there is a difference this is the first I have heard of it honestly

GroundhogSS · 08-17-2013, 09:20 PM

Yes, the sensor's inside the wheel.

NYYFan325 · 08-17-2013, 09:44 PM

Alright this is the thread I was referring to:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200495

1sicss · 08-17-2013, 09:56 PM

those are the ones I have on mine

NYYFan325 · 08-17-2013, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sicss

those are the ones I have on mine

Interesting, and you don't have any stem showing?

1sicss · 08-17-2013, 10:20 PM

they are stock i just put the new caps on, the only problem iv'e had is they came with a little rubber gasket in the cap and sometimes it sticks to the stem when you take them off and it won't allow you to put air in the tire but know I know to look for it and just use a small screwdriver to pop the rubber gasket out of the stem, I assume the rubber gasket is to keep the two metals from touching thus not allowing them to stick or corrode together

1sicss · 08-17-2013, 10:26 PM

this is the first i'm hearing about the tpms I just put them on and they worked fine and fit fine

08-17-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	I feel dumb asking this... When I got my car (used) the wheels were missing 2 valve stem caps. The dealer gave me 2 caps off another car but since they aren't TPMS caps they are obviously shorter. I keep finding caps that I like online but they all appear short, and would have part of the cap showing. My dumb question is... am I missing something? Are there no companies that make nice (SS Emblem perhaps?) TPMS length caps? __________________

08-17-2013, 06:34 PM	#3
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	i didnt know there was a difference __________________

08-17-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	Maybe I'm crazy? I have seen other people on here mention it as well (the shorter caps) I can take a picture and show you what I'm referring to... __________________

08-17-2013, 08:18 PM	#6
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	I am pretty sure there is no such thing as a TPMS cap. jd10013 pretty much summed it up. The valve stem is part of the sensor assembly but it only serves to mount the sensor. __________________ Performance Mods: Kooks 1-7/8 LTs; Calico coated w/HFCs, Solo Mach XL catback w/J-pipes, VMax TB, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, RX Catch-Can

08-17-2013, 09:20 PM	#9
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Yes, the sensor's inside the wheel. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

08-17-2013, 06:32 PM	#2
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	I wasn't' aware that TPMS needed longer caps. are you sure about that? the length of the stem doesn't have anything to do with it. the stem is attached to the sensor. it's not like the sensor is in the stem.

08-17-2013, 07:51 PM	#5
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Some caps are green to let you know nitrogen was used for inflation. TPMS caps should not be different. SS logo caps will just get stolen.

08-17-2013, 09:04 PM	#7
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	There is a tps report yeah have you seen the cover sheet?? Lol

08-17-2013, 09:44 PM	#10
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	Alright this is the thread I was referring to: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200495 __________________

08-17-2013, 09:56 PM	#11
1sicss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: stone's throw from lake erie in ohio Posts: 203 View My Garage	those are the ones I have on mine Attached Images __________________

08-17-2013, 10:20 PM	#13
1sicss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: stone's throw from lake erie in ohio Posts: 203 View My Garage	they are stock i just put the new caps on, the only problem iv'e had is they came with a little rubber gasket in the cap and sometimes it sticks to the stem when you take them off and it won't allow you to put air in the tire but know I know to look for it and just use a small screwdriver to pop the rubber gasket out of the stem, I assume the rubber gasket is to keep the two metals from touching thus not allowing them to stick or corrode together __________________

08-17-2013, 10:26 PM	#14
1sicss Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: stone's throw from lake erie in ohio Posts: 203 View My Garage	this is the first i'm hearing about the tpms I just put them on and they worked fine and fit fine __________________