Prius Tire Valve Cap

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Gokhan, Oct 29, 2025.

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    Been wondering the same...:whistle:
     
    #81 Mendel Leisk, Dec 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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    In looking at my tpms' rubber stem, it doesn't seem to have enough room for the skirted model, but who knows.
    I ordered some of the short ones.
    I like the gasket.
    Thanks.
     
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    Metal TPMS valves are using the small caps.

    The long caps with a skirt are for rubber TPMS valves with a tapered end.

    But then some rubber TPMS valves are also using regular plastic caps (with a rubber bushing inside). See the second link.

    A2Z 2024 dual-band TPMS sensor, universal fixed-angle rubber + metal valves (315/433 MHz)

    OE rubber valve Kit | Bartec USA LLC

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    #83 Gokhan, Dec 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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  4. VelvetFoot

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    Mine are rubber stems. Replaceable, supposedly.
     
    #84 VelvetFoot, Dec 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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    My previous car a Nissan with TPMS I used metal valve caps without issue. I do use plastic valve caps for my winter wheels.though as I've had the metal ones seize.
     
    #85 kev604, Dec 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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    The car that I had the problem with was a MINI. I put some fancy valve caps on. As I recall, I tried a pliers on one-pro tip: don't. The tire shop ground (cut) the others off.
     
    #86 VelvetFoot, Dec 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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