Winter tire set.... tpms a necessity??

joey_v · 11-04-2009, 03:47 AM

So, I'm putting together my winter tire and rim package on tire rack... at the end of the checkout, there is an advisory that I should have them include TMPS sensors onto the 4 wheels.

However, it's for 400$ (about).... is this necessary?

It says I can use the ones on my OEM wheels.... how much is the charge if I have the tire shop transfer mine over and is it worth the trouble or am I better off buying the TMPS on the winter ones?

Also, what happens if I don't have the TMPS installed at all for the winter wheel package? Is it that the light will be on the whole time but I can still drive it right?

Thanks fellas.

J

beerme986 · 11-04-2009, 06:25 AM

Very basic answer is. no, you do not need the TPMS.

You will have the low tire pressure warning light though. Majority of people here dont get TPMS for winter rims. Its only for a few months anyway

Loki123 · 11-04-2009, 12:53 PM

If you can stand to look at a tiny orange exclamation mark like this - I wouldn't bother...

Neal@tirerack · 11-04-2009, 05:14 PM

It's split pretty 50/50 when people call me up. Lots don't see the point in spending the $, others want all operating as normal. Really up to the user.

SteveG37 · 11-05-2009, 01:41 AM

Just move to south florida and u won't have to worry about the winter tires, hahaha!!

joey_v · 11-05-2009, 03:13 AM

Cool.. so no TMPS in times of recession then. LOL.... thanks fellas!

One last question, what happens when I have the summer rims/wheels placed back in? Does the tire place charge to get the TMPS back online?

joeposter · 11-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey_v

what happens when I have the summer rims/wheels placed back in? Does the tire place charge to get the TMPS back online?

Nothing special has to be done when you put the TMPS wheels back on. You drive the car for a while and the light goes off.

If you go with new sensors they need to be registered using CONSULT-II or another OBDII tool. Or something like this.

11-04-2009, 03:47 AM	#1
joey_v Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 99	Winter tire set.... tpms a necessity?? So, I'm putting together my winter tire and rim package on tire rack... at the end of the checkout, there is an advisory that I should have them include TMPS sensors onto the 4 wheels. However, it's for 400$ (about).... is this necessary? It says I can use the ones on my OEM wheels.... how much is the charge if I have the tire shop transfer mine over and is it worth the trouble or am I better off buying the TMPS on the winter ones? Also, what happens if I don't have the TMPS installed at all for the winter wheel package? Is it that the light will be on the whole time but I can still drive it right? Thanks fellas. J __________________ 08 G37S OB

11-04-2009, 05:14 PM	#4
Neal@tirerack MYG37.COM Platinum Sponsor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 105	It's split pretty 50/50 when people call me up. Lots don't see the point in spending the $, others want all operating as normal. Really up to the user. __________________ ______________________ Neal, Sales Representative 1-877-522-8473 ext 624 Tirerack.com

11-05-2009, 01:41 AM	#5
SteveG37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South FLA Posts: 404	Just move to south florida and u won't have to worry about the winter tires, hahaha!! __________________ 08 G37S BO, 6MT, 18% tint, magnaflow catback exhaust, JWT Pop Chargers, Vossen 085's

11-05-2009, 03:13 AM	#6
joey_v Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 99	Cool.. so no TMPS in times of recession then. LOL.... thanks fellas! One last question, what happens when I have the summer rims/wheels placed back in? Does the tire place charge to get the TMPS back online? __________________ 08 G37S OB

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11-04-2009, 06:25 AM	#2
beerme986 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 216	Very basic answer is. no, you do not need the TPMS. You will have the low tire pressure warning light though. Majority of people here dont get TPMS for winter rims. Its only for a few months anyway

11-04-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
Loki123 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 208	If you can stand to look at a tiny orange exclamation mark like this - I wouldn't bother...