Regarding the TPMS's, I plan on using my stock ones for the news wheels but then using my stock wheels in the winter.

Do you guys:
1. Buy new TPMS's so you have two pairs?
2. Switch out the TPMS's when you put the stockies back on in the winter
3. Other?

If #2, doesn't that become a pain doing it twice a year and expensive? Trying to figure if I should just bite the bullet and leave the stock TPMS's on and buy new ones for the aftermarket wheels.

Thanks

 

42 views and nobody knows? LOL This is basic stuff for you wheel guru's.

 

Give 'em hell Jim!

Maybe they're too busy flaming my wheels post to answer yours?

Patti

 

Cheaper in the end to buy a second set rather than paying to have them swapped/mount and balance every year.

 

I bought a separate set of winter wheels/tires and lived with the warning light for 4 months. I was considering buying a new set but didn't deem it necessary.

BTW I think the TPMS sensors changed sometime in 2010 so you have to watch for compatibility when buying.

 

i have a set for each wheel set. too much pain to swap the TPMSes between each sets.

 

I can't live with dummy lights on. Plus, if I really do have a flat or tire low on air, I would like to know and not drive around not knowing unless I visually check my wheels before I enter the car every time.

 

Newb question: Do you get the extra TPMS's at the dealer or do the tire places carry them?

 

I agree with Neal @ TireRack. To have them switched each winter and have the wheels balanced will cost you more then the new TPMS units cost over time. I really don't want to look at the light always on either if I don't buy new ones.

 

Jim, when I was at NTB getting my wheels installed I noticed the price for new sensors was $100 each. Same at Infiniti. NTB was able to reuse the seniors that came with my coupe and reset the TPMS onboard computer w/o a problem. Saved over $400 right there. But, unlike you, I don't have to change mine in winter season.

Good luck! Patti

 

Thanks Patti. Discount Tire is $63/sensor so I will most likely go with them. $100? Geez, that's crazy. The dealer is even more.