TPMS Seal

[DCSCO]

Does anyone know the size of the o-ring that serves as the seal for the TPMS. I have new tires and access to a mounting machine and a tire balancer. The seal kit seams to be an o-ring, valve core and valve stem cap. I would rather not spend $5 for a $.25 o-ring. Of course the other option is to not replace the seal, I would be ok with that too. Should I find the information elsewhere, I will post it.

[moda_way]

Originally posted by DCSCO
Does anyone know the size of the o-ring that serves as the seal for the TPMS. I have new tires and access to a mounting machine and a tire balancer. The seal kit seams to be an o-ring, valve core and valve stem cap. I would rather not spend $5 for a $.25 o-ring. Of course the other option is to not replace the seal, I would be ok with that too. Should I find the information elsewhere, I will post it.

Not sure what year your Pilot is, but i looked up the part number for an 08 EX-L and found 06422-S3V-A03 for $10 ea, plus shipping. Includes stem, seal and cap. I would say $40 for the piece of mind to not have to remove, remount and rebalance a tire to be of value rather than a non-OEM alternative. I would also find it questionable that there are hardware store alternatives, but can't wait to see responses from others that have. That's why I love this site so much.

[DCSCO]

The TPMS is made for Honda by Schrader USA. Judgeing from their web site, they make sensors for most automobiles. They have about 15 videos for training. The service pack for Honda Pilot, 07, is 20036. They show how to bust and mount a tire, sensor replacement, relearning tools or how to use the car computer to relearn.
Next is to find a good price on the service pack. Their is a vendor advertizing on this site that sells a non OEM kit. After seeing the Schrader info, the seal is a gromit, I would have confidence in an after market kit or I can go the the same hardware store honda uses.

Check www.schrader-bridgeport.com

[DCSCO]

Purchased 4 TPMS kits from sears for $6.99 ea. Available on the internet for $4.05 ea. Got a handfull of FN coated tire weights from the local garage. With access to a tire busted and balancer, mounted the tires, (4) Latitude tours. Love the quite ride. Used a process for match mounting the tires on the wheel. Run it through the balancer, shift the tire 90 deg and run it again. It will tell you how to best posistion the tire on the rim. Good news, the marks on the tires aligned with the valve stem generally matched the balancer marked spot.

All for a good balance job.

[moda_way]

Originally posted by DCSCO
Purchased 4 TPMS kits from sears for $6.99 ea. Available on the internet for $4.05 ea. Got a handfull of FN coated tire weights from the local garage. With access to a tire busted and balancer, mounted the tires, (4) Latitude tours. Love the quite ride. Used a process for match mounting the tires on the wheel. Run it through the balancer, shift the tire 90 deg and run it again. It will tell you how to best posistion the tire on the rim. Good news, the marks on the tires aligned with the valve stem generally matched the balancer marked spot.

All for a good balance job.

You'd be surprised at how many tire places don't even know what that mark is for.

[CAjack42]

Originally posted by moda_way


You'd be surprised at how many tire places don't even know what that mark is for.

Are you referring to the red/yellow dots?
I had 5 Lattitudes mounted about 10 days ago. Only 1 tire had a red dot. No marks on the other 4. I went to a shop that had a Hunter 9700 and the ride is very smooth.

[moda_way]

Originally posted by CAjack42

Are you referring to the red/yellow dots?
I had 5 Lattitudes mounted about 10 days ago. Only 1 tire had a red dot. No marks on the other 4. I went to a shop that had a Hunter 9700 and the ride is very smooth.

Different tire manufacturers mark it differently. I've seen dots, an arrow head, etc. This doesn't mean the tire won't balance perfectly fine either. For instance, a red marking means the inflation valve and yellow mark indicates the heavy side of the tire. However, this is just one convention and you have to check with the manufacturer as they might reverse it.