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Yosh6 · 02-24-2021, 02:59 PM

A safer solution comes from being soundly and rightly scorched

for using a potentially unsafe method of storing TPMS sensors inside the trunk under pressure. It is about a $13 solution consisting of a $6.99 small wheel and tire from Harbor Freight plus a $3.99 tube of Black RTV Silicone and a $2 valve stem. Convert the tube type rim to tubeless using a liberal amount of RTV between the wheel halves, add a valve stem and locate the TPMS sensors inside the tire. Add RTV to the bead as well.

Update: This didn't work so well. It leaked too much air too quickly. Would go from 35# to 25# in an hour or two. Too much hassle to worry with at the track. No longer an issue with current setup: Drag pack with no sensors at all. If I decide to leave the front stock wheel/s tires on with rear slicks (as in driving car to the track), then the issue could come up again. AND AGAIN, not every Gen 6 reacts the same to this condition.

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02-24-2021, 02:59 PM	#1
Yosh6 Drives: 2024 Toyota Camry XSE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas Posts: 155	Safer solution for storing TPMS sensors in trunk A safer solution comes from being soundly and rightly scorched for using a potentially unsafe method of storing TPMS sensors inside the trunk under pressure. It is about a $13 solution consisting of a $6.99 small wheel and tire from Harbor Freight plus a $3.99 tube of Black RTV Silicone and a $2 valve stem. Convert the tube type rim to tubeless using a liberal amount of RTV between the wheel halves, add a valve stem and locate the TPMS sensors inside the tire. Add RTV to the bead as well. Update: This didn't work so well. It leaked too much air too quickly. Would go from 35# to 25# in an hour or two. Too much hassle to worry with at the track. No longer an issue with current setup: Drag pack with no sensors at all. If I decide to leave the front stock wheel/s tires on with rear slicks (as in driving car to the track), then the issue could come up again. AND AGAIN, not every Gen 6 reacts the same to this condition. Attached Images Attached Images __________________ 2016 1SS - Bought: 8/2017 Sold: 12/2023 Last edited by Yosh6; 05-05-2022 at 06:37 AM.