An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components are connected to each other and secured within the body so one or more components can rotate around one or more axes. Together these components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel. The articulating tire valve stem tool includes a linkage assembly that is attached to the body to facilitate in ensuring the valve is installed and removed with the valve perpendicular to the valve hole in the wheel rim. The articulating tire valve stem tool includes contact member includes a feature that prevents slipping on the rim during use in addition to acting as a fulcrum to increase mechanical advantage during the use of the articulating tire valve install-removal tool. The articulating tire valve stem install-removal tool includes a contact member that has a feature that inhibits or prevents damage or slipping on the wheel during use in addition to acting as a fulcrum to increase mechanical advantage during the use of the articulating tire valve install-removal tool. The contact member also includes a feature to lock the threaded member parallel or generally parallel to the body which allows for the device to attach to the valve quickly. The body of the articulating tire valve stem tool reduces deflection, increases ergonomics and is more durable due to the design.

A multi-functional TPMS sensor fastener torque tool includes a torque driver and a user interface which allows a user to identify the TPMS sensor to be serviced, obtain a recommended fastener torque from a reference torque value database, measure the torque applied to the sensor fastener and alert the user when the reference torque has been reached or exceeded. In one example, the reference TPMS fastener torque values are stored in a memory device in the torque tool which are accessible through a plurality of graphic user interface menus on a display device.

A removal tool is applied to remove a Presta valve, the Presta valve includes a Presta core, the Presta core includes a fixing portion with screw threads, and the fixing portion of the Presta valve has two drive faces not having screw threads. The fixing portion of the Presta valve also has a valve head. The removal tool includes a body. The body includes a Presta detachable head which has a Presta cutout, two Presta actuation planes, and a through orifice. A Presta flexible positioning means is fixed on the Presta cutout of the Presta detachable head of the body and is staggered from the two Presta actuation planes, and the Presta flexible positioning means corresponds to the fixing portion of the Presta core.

A removal tool is applied to remove a Presta valve, the Presta valve includes a Presta core, the Presta core includes a fixing portion with screw threads, and the fixing portion of the Presta valve has two drive faces not having screw threads. The fixing portion of the Presta valve also has a valve head. The removal tool includes a body. The body includes a Presta detachable head which has a Presta cutout, two Presta actuation planes, and a through orifice. A Presta flexible positioning means is fixed on the Presta cutout of the Presta detachable head of the body and is staggered from the two Presta actuation planes, and the Presta flexible positioning means corresponds to the fixing portion of the Presta core.

An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel.

An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel.

An air chuck includes a body and a valve core interface. The body includes output, interface, and input ports. The body defines a first passageway that extends between the output and interface ports. The input port defines a second passageway that is in fluid communication with the first passageway. The valve core interface is slidably coupled with the body and is slidable between extended and retracted positions. The valve core interface includes a shaft and a knob. The shaft includes proximal and distal ends. The distal end is at least partially disposed in the first passageway. The knob is coupled with the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is rotatably coupled with the body and is selectively rotatable in either tightening or loosening directions via the knob. The distal end of the shaft comprises a grasping feature that is configured to grasp a valve core of a valve stem.

An air chuck includes a body and a valve core interface. The body includes output, interface, and input ports. The body defines a first passageway that extends between the output and interface ports. The input port defines a second passageway that is in fluid communication with the first passageway. The valve core interface is slidably coupled with the body and is slidable between extended and retracted positions. The valve core interface includes a shaft and a knob. The shaft includes proximal and distal ends. The distal end is at least partially disposed in the first passageway. The knob is coupled with the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is rotatably coupled with the body and is selectively rotatable in either tightening or loosening directions via the knob. The distal end of the shaft comprises a grasping feature that is configured to grasp a valve core of a valve stem.

A tool for installing a sensor within a valve hole of a wheel is provided. The tool comprises a body having a handle portion and a head portion. A hook element and an insertion element are each pivotably coupled to the head portion. The insertion element comprises a pocket adapted to receive the sensor and an alignment nib for aligning the sensor in the valve hole. The handle portion is pivotable via lever action when the hook element is engaged with an outwardly facing wheel surface, and the insertion element is engaged with a barrel of the wheel, thereby facilitating insertion of the sensor through the valve hole. When the sensor is fully seated within the valve hole, the insertion element further contacts an inwardly facing wheel surface, thereby preventing over-insertion of the sensor and signaling that the sensor is fully seated in the valve hole.

A tool for installing a sensor within a valve hole of a wheel is provided. The tool comprises a body having a handle portion and a head portion. A hook element and an insertion element are each pivotably coupled to the head portion. The insertion element comprises a pocket adapted to receive the sensor and an alignment nib for aligning the sensor in the valve hole. The handle portion is pivotable via lever action when the hook element is engaged with an outwardly facing wheel surface, and the insertion element is engaged with a barrel of the wheel, thereby facilitating insertion of the sensor through the valve hole. When the sensor is fully seated within the valve hole, the insertion element further contacts an inwardly facing wheel surface, thereby preventing over-insertion of the sensor and signaling that the sensor is fully seated in the valve hole.