I plan on changing my wheels and was wondering what if any problems i will encounter with the sensors. Can the local tire repair shop swap the run flat tires and sensors onto the new wheel without any problems? Do the sensors need to be re-calibrated? If so, is it something i can do or do i have to take it to the dealer? I'm sure this issue has come up before, but i cant find any related post.

 

My experience with this issue was with my `02 SC430 a few years ago. I switched-out my run flats for Michelin Pilots at NTB and had to drive the car to my Lexus dealership to have them reset the tyre pressure sensors. On a somewhat related note, I just put a new tyre on my `05 645ci yesterday and was able to reset the sensor myself using the iDrive control.

 

GS models use Direct type sensors which require no recalibration. However if local tire shop should damage any sensors then a trip to dealer will be required. After installing new wheels be sure to re-initialize sensors. This switch is located under dash below steering column (see owner manual)