tpms on new rims

wildes56 · Jun 18, 2009, 01:27 PM

I have a question about the tpms I am planning on getting new rims but I don’t know how this will affect the tpms will it go crazy is there a way to shut it off or something

I know there is a lot of guys running new rims just want to see what you guys did i have already seen the other thread just wanted to see if any solution has been found

wildes56 · Jun 18, 2009, 03:01 PM

part 2

can i take the ones out of the es rims and put them on new rims ?

SirLancerlotWPG · Jun 18, 2009, 03:23 PM

Took the sensors out of the old rims, and put them on the new ones before I had the rubber installed. Works fine, you just need to unscrew the sensor from the inside of the rim.

SirLancerlotWPG · Jun 18, 2009, 03:24 PM

forgot to add; Check the sticky regarding this issue:
TPMS - the ultimate FAQ

wildes56 · Jun 18, 2009, 03:39 PM

ya saw that just need to clear things up is it really that easy as unscrewing it from the rim

SirLancerlotWPG · Jun 18, 2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildes56

ya saw that just need to clear things up is it really that easy as unscrewing it from the rim

Yup, just need a ratchet or wrench to unscrew it.
The nut has a rubber seal on the end of it i believe, or the sensor itself.

wildes56 · Jun 19, 2009, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the help guys

MasterAK · Jun 19, 2009, 12:37 PM

I took my sensors from the old rims and put them on the new rims. However fitment is not guaranteed. The stock rims had a machined, flat hole that assures that it won't leak air. In many aftermarket wheels however, (mine included), the hole was located along the crease and it wasn't machined flat. 3 of my wheels were leaking air and the guy who mounted my wheels and tires had to change the small O ring and put a thicker one and it finally worked.