Last winter I was able to squeeze by with 245/40/19 rear and 225/45/19 front tires on my IPL. But this year I bought winter tires/rims. I am goingt to install these tomorrow i.e Saturday. I want to do the install myself, the winter tires/rim dont have TPMS, so is there anything I have to be concerned about regarding TPMS. I guessing that I will have to deal with awarning light for the next 4 months, is that accurate? Please share your experience or any heads up advice you can give. Thanks.

Also, can anyone recommend a low profile floor jack that I can get from Autozone or NAAPA to fit under G37s. I was thinking of getting one to make the process go faster. I do see some online for $150 plus, I was hoping for something less expensive.

 

TPMS light will be activated at all times. The government thinks it's unsafe, but there were many decades of safe driving before the TPMS regulation went into place. Check tire pressures frequently and realize they will fluctuate significantly with the wide ranging temperatures the tires will experience. This will also help ensure you get the full life out of the tires.

Harbor Freight sells some nice, reasonably priced jacks if there is one near you.

 

I've had this Harbor Freight low clearance floor jack for awhile and has been great~They also ship these boat anchors for just $6.99

3 ton Low Profile Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
If you do buy this be sure to follow the proper bleeding instructions and you'll have no trouble.

 

The tpms dummy light stays on until you put the sensored wheels back on. The light is a dim amber color. Not bothersome at all, even at night. First few miles of driving it flashes, then it stays on.

Use a decent torque wrench on the lugs. If the wheels don't make use of stock lug nuts, carry 5 standard nuts with you. Just in case you need to mount the spare. Also, good time to check the air pressure of the spare (something I didn't do this year). A spare won't do you much good if it has no air in it.

 

Great point (and one I completely forgot about) I sold my OEM wheels w/ stock lug nuts years ago. Guess I need to get to the shop
Thanks Solo!

 

That is good to point out, and probably one of the more important facts that a lot of people forget about. A spare tire is no good if you don't have anything to bolt it up with. The only thing worse than having a flat tire is putting on the spare and watching it roll down the street 5 miles down the road cause the lugs weren't seated correctly.

 

Everyone posted great advice and hit it on the head.

I have a ziploc bag with the key for the aftermarket lug nuts and 5 stock lug nuts. Check the tires weekly, and watch for any signs of deflation. I like using the electronic air stations that will give you an exact PSI for your tires, that way you will be able to tell if you have any slow leaks and just how bad they are.

Also, if you need cheap winter tires, check eBay. Just picked up some brand new blizzaks for $200 shipped per pair. Winter tires rely on tread depth, so you'll want to make sure it's pretty significant.