A tire pressure sensor assembly including a valve stem that can be
preassembled and snap installed into a tire rim is disclosed. The tire
pressure sensor assembly includes a valve stem and a printed circuit
board configured with electronics for sensing tire pressure and
transmitting radio frequency data related to tire pressure. The circuit
board is rigidly connected to the valve stem. The valve stem and the
electronics are contained in a unitary, integrated housing that is
deformable to allow the valve stem portion of the assembly to be press
fit into the rim opening. So installed, the assembly is securely mounted
to the rim, but is no more time consuming to install than a conventional
valve stem.