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Old 12-09-17, 05:06 PM
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Default Swapping TPMS to after market wheels

Hey guys,

Kind of a stupid questions, but if I were to reuse my OEM TPMS, do I need to do the swap prior to mounting tires on new aftermarket rims of does it not matter?

Debating if I should buy wheel/tire package (tires are pre mounted/balanced) or buy them each separately.

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it doesn't matter but if you don't replace before then you'll get a dash light pop on.
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
it doesn't matter but if you don't replace before then you'll get a dash light pop on.
So it's best to swap the OEM TPMS into the new rims BEFORE mounting/balancing tires.
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Originally Posted by nathantse
So it's best to swap the OEM TPMS into the new rims BEFORE mounting/balancing tires.
Yes, because the sensors are installed on the inside of the rim that protrudes outward and you would have to mount and balance your new wheels twice. Just a note, aftermarket TPMS clones are not overly expensive, if you're doing a two wheel set (winter wheels).
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Originally Posted by ClubLUser
Yes, because the sensors are installed on the inside of the rim that protrudes outward and you would have to mount and balance your new wheels twice. Just a note, aftermarket TPMS clones are not overly expensive, if you're doing a two wheel set (winter wheels).
I only need one set of TPMS, cause California. =]

Im gonna end up doing this at the dealership, I'm sure they will know how to do it. But, I'll make sure they do the swap prior to mounting/balancing tires.
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Originally Posted by ClubLUser
Yes, because the sensors are installed on the inside of the rim that protrudes outward and you would have to mount and balance your new wheels twice. Just a note, aftermarket TPMS clones are not overly expensive, if you're doing a two wheel set (winter wheels).
Can you recommend which ones I should pick up?
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