ES3

So you used the OEM sensors, just moved them over to the new tires and wheels? Do you know whether they had to reset the TPMS or not?

kensteele

yes, moved the oem sensors over to the new tires and wheels
yes, they have to reset the tpms.

ES3

Thx Ken, Sorry for all the q's, I've just seen some people say they set the TPMS to the "winter setting" meaning they choose the 2nd setting for TPMS, just wondered which way they went: reset TPMS altogether? OR select 2nd setting for a 2nd set of rims and tires...didn't know whether they could do this when using the SAME TPMS SENSORS?

kensteele

No problem I'm happy to answer whatever questions you have. I don't know the answer to your last question, I just waited around in the waiting room while the dealership did the switchover and then "your car is now ready." Eventually I'm going to need a second set of sensors so this will be new for me to learn about, too.

ES3

Hey Ken,

Glad I can help... there are a few threads over here on it.. you can search for more, just search for tire pressure monitoring system:

http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t...itoring+system

clubfoot

Good choice kensteele

ES3

How are these working out Ken?

kensteele

I'm still enjoying these tires and rims. I am happy that the rims are attractive and easy to clean and that I was able to utilize the tire pressure sensors (I think I would have been annoyed at the warnings). We expect snow today so strangely enough, I'm looking forward to snow on the ground just so I can make use of my snow tires.

My only complaint about these tires is after you reach high speeds (about 75, maybe 80), car gets shakey. At 90, I'm having trouble keeping the car in a straight line around moderate curves...afraid to hit 100 unless the road is absolutely straight for a mile (lots of those here). Not a lot of bouncing or uncomfortable bumps but the car veers to the left or to the right often and you have to spend a lot of time keeping it straight. IIRC I'm making corrections every 10 seconds or so.

Anything 65/70 and below, nada. I guess I have to wait until summer to push car to the max. Can't be done with these tires.

*numbers indicate km/h

How's the situation in Indy?

ES3

Hey Ken,

Sounds like a pretty fair trade-off, great snow traction in exchange for less higher speed traction, huh?

My car should be here in a few days, found a great deal on some slightly used 18" rims, 100 bucks for all 4, just need to buy tires, trying to decide whether to get a set of winter tread, or skip the rims and just get all-seasons for my stock 18"'s. I fear if I get the winter tires and rims, we'll never get another drop of snow all season long!

S2000toIS350

Ken, That's a great looking set up.

Any chance of a picture of the car in motion?

I am surprised at the vibration issue you are having.

The LM-25s have been perfect at speeds up to 105.

ES3

How much did this all end up costing?

ES3

Ken,
Found this thread after I'd PM'd you... feel free to respond here if you wish. Thx!