TPMS nut coming loose on aftermarket 1-piece wheels

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Jan 30, 2009 | 12:40 PM
  #1  
Any of you guys have this issue? I torqued the nut down to the spec listed in the manual (60-72 in-lb, I just did 72), but it seems like after highway driving the nut comes loose. I actually had a couple flats because the nuts were loose. Will a TPMS rebuild kit (rubber seal and nut) help? Either that or i'll go back to the trusty rubber valve stems
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Jan 30, 2009 | 12:49 PM
  #2  
Most likely the holes on the aftermarket wheels are larger than the OEM holes, which doesn't allow for proper sealing. Band the TPMS sensors and use traditional valve stems
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Feb 1, 2009 | 10:41 PM
  #3  
the previous owner of these wheels used lexus tpms just fine. either my tpms needs to rubber seals (but i still don't see how that would cause the nut to come loose) or my infiniti sensors doesn't have enough threads to lock securely. i might try the tpmssolution valve stems.
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