TPMS Tire Mounting and Demounting

TPMS Tire Mounting and Demounting

Be careful not to damage a direct-type TPMS when dismounting and mounting tires on rims. Do not force the tire over the sensor or it can be broken or the tire bead can be damaged.
If the sensor is part of the valve stem, be sure that the bead breaker is positioned across the wheel from the valve stem.
If the wheel has a banded sensor, it will be mounted in the drop center, 180 degrees from the valve stem. Position the bead breaker accordingly.
Cars with run-flat tires have used direct tire pressure monitors for many years.
These tires have extra stiff sidewalls and can be very difficult to work with if the tire changer does not have a power assist arm.