Did Discount Tire manager messing with me?
03-31-15, 02:02 PM
#1
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Did Discount Tire manager messing with me?
Hello guys,
Trying to keep the story short, I went in to get 4 new tires for my 460L and declined TPMS rebuild kit, but the manager kept saying no way they can changing the tires without damaging the sensors. We went back and forth and in the end he said he will do it for no charge, but I still thinks he is messing with me. What do you guys think?
Trying to keep the story short, I went in to get 4 new tires for my 460L and declined TPMS rebuild kit, but the manager kept saying no way they can changing the tires without damaging the sensors. We went back and forth and in the end he said he will do it for no charge, but I still thinks he is messing with me. What do you guys think?
03-31-15, 02:19 PM
#2
He's telling you that the gaskets around the valve stems need to be replaced to be sure that there is no leak there. It is standard to replace the gaskets when dismounting tires - probably a liability issue. Sometimes dismounting/mounting equipment will damage the sensor so it is removed to alleviate that risk.
Last edited by jmcraney; 03-31-15 at 02:23 PM.
03-31-15, 03:21 PM
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I don't think that repair needed to be done. They are not really disturbing the seal on the sensor - they remove the shrader valve...they shouldn't be removing the sensor. I've done tires on my car - three times - not once did I have to do anything to the sensors. I didn't even have to reprogram them...they calibrate themselves.
If a sensor goes bad, you replace it. Otherwise the O Ring seal should be left alone, in fact I'd be willing to bet that there's a greater chance of a sensor being damaged while trying to replace that seal (when the tech tightens the stem too much and strips the nut on the stem...or cracks the sensor).
I'm changing my tires tomorrow - going back to my summer tires - the last thing on my mind is those sensors. I'm more concerned about tearing the bead on either my snows or summer tires...plus all the stick on weights I'll be trying to hide behind the spokes.
If a sensor goes bad, you replace it. Otherwise the O Ring seal should be left alone, in fact I'd be willing to bet that there's a greater chance of a sensor being damaged while trying to replace that seal (when the tech tightens the stem too much and strips the nut on the stem...or cracks the sensor).
I'm changing my tires tomorrow - going back to my summer tires - the last thing on my mind is those sensors. I'm more concerned about tearing the bead on either my snows or summer tires...plus all the stick on weights I'll be trying to hide behind the spokes.
03-31-15, 03:34 PM
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03-31-15, 03:45 PM
#6
Hello guys,
Trying to keep the story short, I went in to get 4 new tires for my 460L and declined TPMS rebuild kit, but the manager kept saying no way they can changing the tires without damaging the sensors. We went back and forth and in the end he said he will do it for no charge, but I still thinks he is messing with me. What do you guys think?
Trying to keep the story short, I went in to get 4 new tires for my 460L and declined TPMS rebuild kit, but the manager kept saying no way they can changing the tires without damaging the sensors. We went back and forth and in the end he said he will do it for no charge, but I still thinks he is messing with me. What do you guys think?
They only rebuild the valve stem. They use your old sensors.
03-31-15, 03:48 PM
#7
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03-31-15, 03:53 PM
#8
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Do you still have the original sensors on your LS? I thought the average life of the sensors was about 8 years and my car has been in service about that long and the sensors show no signs of battery weakness.
03-31-15, 03:55 PM
#9
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Do you still have the original sensors on your LS? I thought the average life of the sensors was about 8 years and my car has been in service about that long and the sensors show no signs of battery weakness. I have been thinking about replacing mine soon when I purchase new tires but am beginning to wonder if that is necessary.
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As far as the battery goes, they are supposed to last 7-8 years, but the funny thing is I've seen them go much further than that. Usually a sensor's life comes to an end when the kid scrapes the tire machine shovel right into the sensor.
03-31-15, 04:52 PM
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I'm not sure there is any sign of battery weakness beyond it simply not reporting pressure from that tire.
03-31-15, 05:38 PM
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I haven't tried these sensors, but I personally wouldn't be afraid to use an aftermarket sensor.
As far as the battery goes, they are supposed to last 7-8 years, but the funny thing is I've seen them go much further than that. Usually a sensor's life comes to an end when the kid scrapes the tire machine shovel right into the sensor.
As far as the battery goes, they are supposed to last 7-8 years, but the funny thing is I've seen them go much further than that. Usually a sensor's life comes to an end when the kid scrapes the tire machine shovel right into the sensor.
03-31-15, 07:41 PM
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this is Discounts way of making more money.. They replace O rings that costs a few pennies each yet charge $10 or more per wheel for the service....
Last edited by MrDuc; 03-31-15 at 08:19 PM.
03-31-15, 07:42 PM
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thanks to all replies! You guys have reassured me that the manager did messing with me. I know when they get ready to un-mount the tire, they remove the Valve Stem Core to quickly release all the air fast and i am ok with that. I told him not to remove or do anything to the Sensors, but he kept saying it is the policy to remove it so he can charge me a TPMS rebuild kit. I have been very happy with Discount Tire in the past and get all my Tires there, but sometime you meet not so nice people. I was gonna walk out, but i need new tires for a out of town trip this weekend and only their store have my tires in stock. thanks again to all taking your time to read and responded.
04-01-15, 12:51 AM
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