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Yes, I know it has to do with aftermarket rims, but aren’t there rims out there that are compatible with TPMS? And in the long run isn’t that the wiser choice?
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I don't get what the big deal is with disabling TPMS. If you mod your car, some things aren't going to work like stock. TPMS is such a minor thing to lose. It's like how people didn't want LED tail lights on the GS because it set off a light and then they refused to pull the bulb because then they wouldn't know when a tail light is out.
That's a nice pipe bomb. I like the textured paint.
That's a nice pipe bomb. I like the textured paint.
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I don't get what the big deal is with disabling TPMS. If you mod your car, some things aren't going to work like stock. TPMS is such a minor thing to lose. It's like how people didn't want LED tail lights on the GS because it set off a light and then they refused to pull the bulb because then they wouldn't know when a tail light is out.
That's a nice pipe bomb. I like the textured paint.
That's a nice pipe bomb. I like the textured paint.
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Your point is well taken. I was just adding my opinion that TPMS is a valuable safety feature that can save lives. Disabling the system by throwing the sensors it in the trunk in any form defeats the whole purpose of the device, and is a gamble that should not be taken lightly.
Yes, I know it has to do with aftermarket rims, but aren’t there rims out there that are compatible with TPMS? And in the long run isn’t that the wiser choice?
Yes, I know it has to do with aftermarket rims, but aren’t there rims out there that are compatible with TPMS? And in the long run isn’t that the wiser choice?
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No disrespect Magellan, but what do you think people do...or have done all this time without a TPMS? It's really not a vitale thing.....only until recently has this become available with newer cars, and to be honest...i've never had a TPMS and im still alive and have survived many a blowout
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Yes we have survived with out them in the past! But since you have it on your car wouldnt you rather take advantage of this feature? There are rims that allow TPMS and there are adapters that many have posted to use for non TPMS rims. Personally I invested in a 2nd set and have them on both my winter and summer rims. IMO you are better to just unplug the system and disable it. Like Vik mentioned how are you going to use your spare should you need it with the TPMS loose in the spare tire??
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No disrespect Magellan, but what do you think people do...or have done all this time without a TPMS? It's really not a vitale thing.....only until recently has this become available with newer cars, and to be honest...i've never had a TPMS and im still alive and have survived many a blowout
There are countless safety devices we didn’t have years ago that caused a great deal carnage on the road, including no seat belts, collapsing steering columns, padded dashes, brake system failure warning lights, pop-out windshields and air bags. What did we do before we had these devices? We just did without. But we had many more road deaths per capita then we do today. Now unless you have a secret death wish, or are feeling indestructible, it is, IMHO, foolish to disconnect them, especially if your only reason is to have a set of “cool” rims that somehow cannot be retrofitted with TPMS.
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Yes we have survived with out them in the past! But since you have it on your car wouldnt you rather take advantage of this feature? There are rims that allow TPMS and there are adapters that many have posted to use for non TPMS rims. Personally I invested in a 2nd set and have them on both my winter and summer rims. IMO you are better to just unplug the system and disable it. Like Vik mentioned how are you going to use your spare should you need it with the TPMS loose in the spare tire??
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