Tire removal with TPS

[joeb]

I'm going to put new tires on my GS which has TPS. I haven't had the sensors previously. Is there anything to be careful of while removing the tire ? Are the sensors on the valves ? Thank you.

[duckbubbles]

Just be mindful that the sensors are located at the valve stems.  

 

Frank

[joeb]

Thanks

[dirtrider]

1 hour ago, joeb said:

I'm going to put new tires on my GS which has TPS. I haven't had the sensors previously. Is there anything to be careful of while removing the tire ? Are the sensors on the valves ? Thank you.

Morning  joeb

 

Just keep in mind that it usually isn't the tire iron that damages the pressure sensor it is the tire bead pulling into that sensor that usually damages it. 

 

So start your tire iron prying at (or near) the pressure sensor sticker, or at or near valve stem if sensor decal is missing. This will allow the opposite side tire bead to pull down into the rim center area where there is no pressure sensor located. 

[Rougarou]

I knew the sensors were there, but didn't pay them much attention,...just change as you normally would but be aware.

 

 

[joeb]

Thanks all.