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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Default Re: TPMS sensors
Originally Posted by Fla_Xfire_SRT
Did I read somewhere concerning this topic that the metal valve stem caps act to help? or degrade? the radio signal or something of the sort? Would someone shed some light please? Thanks in advance.
Metal will shield or reflect radio waves. I don't think the valve stem type is an issue since the radio waves travel through the rubber tire anyway. Think of the inside of the wheel as a huge reflector aiming the radio waves out through the tire.
 
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