2 questions about removing TPMS sensors

Just bought a set of nearly new take-off TRD Offroad wheels/tires to replace the stock steelies that are on my 2015 PreRunner. My original plan was to immediately replace the stock Dunlop AT20 tires with a new set of ATs, but now I'm considering just running these tires for a while.

Whomever had these wheels before me removed the OEM TMPS and replaced them with a mismatched set of standard valve stems. I want to swap these out for a new set of valve stems before I put them on the truck. This leads me to two questions...

1. Is there a large enough difference in weight between a stock TPMS and a standard valve stem to warrant rebalancing after switching? I can see no evidence that the tires have even been moved from their original position on the rims, so I'm wondering if I can just pop one side from the bead, install the new valve stems, re-inflate and call them good.

2. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to pop a tire from the bead at home without causing any damage to the tire...if it comes to that?

Thanks.

Brian

 

1. My rule of thumb is to rebalance any time you break the bead, but I weight of the sensor seems negligible to cause any imbalance issues. (but I've been wrong before) Your best bet is to install them and see if the truck rattles at highway speed. If it doesn't, you're good to go.

2. I've seen some on Youtube, but haven't tried any myself. Hopefully someone else has a better answer for this one.

 

1)Yes there is enough of a difference in weight to justify rebalancing them unless they used steel valves for some reason. Idk if you'll pass inspection with the TPMS removed? It's against the law for a tire shop to remove them so you can wheel without them. I installed mine on a band around the wheel to avoid having to rebuild them, and to use rubber valves. TPMS are notorious for leaking slowly.
2) No I don't know of a easy way to break the bead that's safe.