Got 20" aftermarket wheels+rims wondered if the TPMS works with it or not? I'm not getting any lights or anything but wondered if the air was not optimal would a warning come on? Also if it did how would it know the aftermarkets "optimal" tire pressure? edit: have the 20" axis angle rims not sure if they have TPMS or not, after researching I don't think they do

Thanks

 

TPMS is just a sensor that's mounted in the rim... if you dont have any on the aftermarket rim.. there's nothing to worry about... the system is not that useful anyways


which rims did you get??

 

It all depends on the rims. Some are compadiable with ours TPMS and some arent. You problly have nt gotten a light yet becasue it usually takes about 20 or more mile drive to get them to come on. If all you do is short drives youll be fine.

 

short drives.. long drives.. just ignore the light

 

I respectfully disagree. Under certain conditions it could save your life. That’s why the feds required the system a few years ago in the first place.

 

if it was more accurate then i would agree that it's a good thing....

 

Most aftermarket wheel are TPMS friendly so that you can transfer your stock sensors over to them. If your tire pressure was not adequate, a light would come on your dashboard. If you haven't seen any lights then you re good to go.

 

What did we ever do before the days of TPMS?

Oh thats right we looked at the tires or could even feel it when driving.

 

If you replaced the TPMS into your new aftermarket wheels and you don't have the light, it's working. If it's malfunctioning the light flashes for 1 minute on start up, then remains lit anytime the car is on. If it's not working, you don't have to drive any distance at all before it indicates a malfunction, it does it at engine start up.

There are adapters for aftermarket wheels where it doesn't fit directly.

I don't remember exactly, but I think it's been reported that a tire must be 8+ psi low for the indicator to come on.

 

I have the 20" axis angle rims+wheels

 

Like I’ve said in other posts, we did without. We also did without seat belts, air bags, padded dashes, collapsible steering wheels, dual brake lines, anti-lock brakes, even turn signals (they were a dealer installed option when I first started to drive). The result was we killed ourselves on the road at a much higher rate than today.

And not to repeat an old story, but looking or feeling ones tires can often show nothing.

 

^ +1 ... a 20" tire that is low on pressure will not show it.

 

Love to see pictures of the Axis Angle rims. Was looking at them for a while but was told that only the 20x9 would fit the sport brake calipers and I wanted a staggered 20/9 and 20/10 look. Did you get the 20/10 size in the back? If so did you use spacers? Again - share some photos. Thx

 

What???? Really??? on which cars?

 

PICS???? I almost bought these wheels, would love to see them on a G.