Half of the arguments at a tire counter start with the valve, not the electronics. A sensor that fits the protocol but not the wheel is still a failed sale. This programmable TPMS sensor is supplied with both valve families in one box: a rubber snap-in stem for the standard steel and alloy wheels that make up most passenger car fitments, and a metal clamp-in stem that can be adjusted through thirty degrees for deep dish and aftermarket rims. The technician chooses the correct stem at the bench, programs the sensor over Bluetooth and mounts it without ordering a second part. That is the practical reason distributors keep this valve programmable TPMS sensor on the shelf instead of two separate lines.
| Valve options | Rubber snap-in and metal clamp-in, both in the box |
| Clamp-in adjustment | 0-30 degrees, lockable at the chosen angle |
| Valve finishes | Silver, black and gray |
| Frequency | 315MHz / 433MHz dual frequency |
| Pressure range | 0-8 bar / 0-116 PSI |
| Operating temperature | -40 C to 125 C |
| Battery | CR2050 replaceable lithium battery |
| Protection rating | IP67 waterproof and dustproof |
| Housing material | Stainless steel housing |
| Vehicle coverage | 98% of car protocols in North America, Europe and Asia |
Q: Which valve should I fit on a standard alloy wheel?
A: The rubber snap-in stem is the normal choice for factory alloy and steel wheels. The valve programmable TPMS sensor is shipped with both stems, so you can keep one type in stock for standard fitments and switch to the metal clamp-in stem when a wheel demands it.
Q: How far can the metal valve be bent?
A: The clamp-in stem adjusts through thirty degrees and locks at the selected angle, allowing the sensor body to sit parallel to the rim bed on deep dish wheels.
Q: Can the valve be replaced separately later?
A: Yes. Both stems are available as service parts, so a damaged valve does not scrap the electronics inside the valve programmable TPMS sensor.
Q: Is programming different for the two valve types?
A: No. Programming is identical because the electronics are the same; only the stem and the mounting method change.
A practical stocking rule is one box of each stem type for every four boxes of electronics. The valve programmable TPMS sensor then covers a repair bay that sees factory alloy wheels in the morning and aftermarket rims in the afternoon, without a second part number or a second purchase order. Stores that kit the programmable TPMS sensor with both stems sell it as a complete fitment pack, and a programmable TPMS sensor supplied this way rarely comes back with the wrong stem in the hand of the customer.
Every valve programmable TPMS sensor is packed with one rubber snap-in stem, one adjustable metal clamp-in stem, a CR2050 battery and screws, one hundred sets per export carton. Tell us the wheel types you sell most and we will recommend the stem mix for your first order.
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