Replace metal TPMS with rubber valve stem TPMS

[joenobodyyet]

Sorry if this is a dumb question... can I replace metal valve stem tpms sensors with new rubber valve stem tpms sensors?

I got a decent deal on tires at Walmart, so I'm going to have WalMart install the new tires with new TPMS sensors. I have a 2008 Honda Civic LX automatic sedan, and I believe my current TPMS sensors are the original. My "TPMS" light has been on for a while. Walmart said they use Bartec sensors, but they don't have the sensors in stock currently. I was going to order the Bartec TPMS sensors myself, but I find them with rubber valve stems. My question is: if my current TPMS sensors on my 2008 Honda Civic LX automatic sedan have metal valve stems, can I replace them with new TPMS sensors that have rubber valve stems? I think I can, I just want to make sure. Thanks

 

[eljefino]

Yeah the hole in the rim is the same. It's on you to ensure the stems are electronically compatible.

Honestly if you can pop the tire bead yourself you can sneak them in without going to the store.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I don't think it matters that much at all

 

[dubber09]

Some sensors have detachable stems and some don't, if your sensors are old, just have them replaced. Many sensor tools can read battery condition/voltage to give an idea of its condition. I doubt working sensors on 2008 car are original.

 

[SC Maintenance]

I did on both my Nissan's. Kinda liked the look of the metal ones, but just went with what Discount Tire had available.

 

[joenobodyyet]

Thanks everyone. I had my tires mounted and balanced at WalMart for $15 each, $60 total. I purchased Bartec Rite Sensors (they only came with rubber valve stems) on eBay, and WalMart installed them for free. The WalMart technicians said they use the exact same TPMS sensors, they just didn't have them in stock. I drove home yesterday from WalMart and the TPMS light is officially off! (for now haha)

I have a little bit of shaking around 60mph. I had it before the new tires, and it's a little better, but still there... I'm wondering if it's from the new CV axle I installed six months ago.