The "pipe bomb" solution works to disable TPMS!
#11
There is also the option of adding 3 additional valve stem holes to the spare tire and putting them in there. Space them out evenly so that in case there is ever a need to use the spare the balance isnt thrown off too much. This way you take up 0 additional space in the car and retain the use of the spare tire.
#12
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I like the spare tire idea, but I usually don't keep the spare tire or tools in my car. I also believe the PVC chamber would be best from a weight savings perspective.
#13
Originally Posted by Gigdy,Jan 25 2010, 02:13 PM
I would think the pvc method would be more compact and just generally easier the a small tire.
#15
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I don't think the sensors care if the pressure is above normal, so I think it would be fine to put them in the spare at 50 PSI.
I chose the components that I did mainly because I didn't want to cut anything. If someone doesn't know how to glue PVC, then they probably won't know how to put them inside a tire.
I chose the components that I did mainly because I didn't want to cut anything. If someone doesn't know how to glue PVC, then they probably won't know how to put them inside a tire.
#18
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Originally Posted by fastD,Jan 25 2010, 07:15 PM
Yikes - carring a "pipe bomb" around is bad luck if you get pulled over...
#19
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Originally Posted by bradskee,Jan 25 2010, 07:17 PM
Pull the bulb out from the tpms light.
#20
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Putting 4 TPMS sensors in space saver spare isn't going to happen. The wheel isn't wide enough for the sensors. Seating the bead on a space saver is a big enough pain without having 4 TPMS sensors to deal with.