Winter tire set.... tpms a necessity??
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
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
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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?
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?
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Windsor, CT
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
If you go with new sensors they need to be registered using CONSULT-II or another OBDII tool. Or something like this.
$60 x 2 every year = $120 a year for nothing gained accept for not having the TMPS light on during the winter.
![Mad](https://www.myg37.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
04G35NYC
Private Classifieds
13
12-24-2015 01:00 AM
mmnjtwa
Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tires
4
09-07-2015 02:27 PM