FOBO& Tvalve

[vstar09]

Im going to install a FOBO tpms and Tvalve, Does anyone know if it is necessary to still use the valve stem keeper?

[DMAGOLDRDR]

no need for the keeper any more.

[willtill]

You HAVE to grind down the metal "tit" on the rim; that the keeper fastens to btw... so be ready to do that... if you want to keep the TPMS in place on the top of the T-Valve and use the horizontal valve for checking air and/or adding air.

[98valk]

You HAVE to grind down the metal "tit" on the rim; that the keeper fastens to btw... so be ready to do that... if you want to keep the TPMS in place on the top of the T-Valve and use the horizontal valve for checking air and/or adding air.

Weird, I didn't have to grind mine down. It must a difference in T-valves. Might check before you grind.

[willtill]

Weird, I didn't have to grind mine down. It must a difference in T-valves. Might check before you grind.
Here's a pic - NOT!

Can't see your pic - NOT! (insert smilie here)



Have you tried to air it up with the lower valve since you have installed it ???? Or are you using the top valve only and think everything is ok? Or.. did you install the T-Valve backwards?

here's a pic of mine...

[Ixol Phaane]

Can't see your pic - NOT! (insert smilie here)



Have you tried to air it up with the lower valve since you have installed it ???? Or are you using the top valve only and think everything is ok? Or.. did you install the T-Valve backwards?

here's a pic of mine...

Yeah, I have a similar "issue". The fit is tight for the air chuck, but... it does fit. It was also suggested in another thread to install the t-valve backwards, facing the opposite side (right side) of the wheel. That works too!

[98valk]

Can't see your pic - NOT! (insert smilie here)



Have you tried to air it up with the lower valve since you have installed it ???? Or are you using the top valve only and think everything is ok? Or.. did you install the T-Valve backwards?

here's a pic of mine...

Yes, no & yes.
I have aired up both front and rear tires a couple of times as the temps got colder. I did install the front valve backwards (I don't remember why I didn't do the rear that way, too). I use the top valve for the sensor, and the side valve for filling.

Mine looks very similar to yours. I am going to pay more attention next time I air up the rear and see how close I am to having a problem.

I have a rubber spacer between the valve and the tire. That gives me some extra room. I remember that you went back in and tightened yours down some more. If you have the rubber spacer too, maybe it is more compressed that mine. Heck, I dont know.