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Old 10-11-2017, 07:15 AM   #14
Desert185
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Originally Posted by Caoimhin View Post
Why would you recommend the flow through sensors?
I had considered that I would not use them, too heavy and gimmicky. but If someone has experience with them I would like to hear why you like them more than the lockable ones ($85 for a tirecap sounds good to be able to lock down)
Metal stems don’t flex during rotation, which provides a more stable platform when using TPMS sensors.

Some TPMS manufacturers recommend metal stems for that reason.

Metal stems have a higher pressure rating than some rubber stems.

Flow through sensors make it possible to add air without removing the sensors.

Metal stems have not had a corrosion issue in my experience living near the Sierra where salt is used on the roads during the winter months. Of course, I tend to wash the underside of my vehicles fairly frequently during the winter months.

YMMV on any or all all of the above...
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