yousufmian

Hey guys, so I recently bought a 2016 IS300 AWD Fsport and I have the staggered set up.
I know in a few months ill need new tires. Im not looking for anything crazy.
But my question is if I go to regular tire shop like firestone and Town Fair Tire, will I need anything special since I have TPMSs.
Will I need to worry about them reprogramming since I will be using the same rim just new tires? or have to pay an extra charge
Its my first car purchase so just thought id ask.

Thank you !

unioncorps

There shouldn't be any additional charge, as TPMS's have been around and standard on all cars from 2008+ I think. I think as long as you are replacing your current existing tire setup with something similar, you shouldn't have to worry about re-programming or changing the sensors. However, if you choose a significantly different tire setup than stock, you may need new sensors so it would read correctly.

yousufmian

thanks man. I was assuming that would be the case. Im assuming it may be hard to transfer sensors from rim set to another set. (not in my plans since im happy with the stock wheels)

Sasnuke

If you're replacing the tires, then nothing needs to be done with the TPMS sensors.
Even if you were putting different size tires on, it doesn't matter.
The sensors just read the tire pressure from the standpoint of the driver.
If you bought a set of aftermarket wheels the sensors can be swapped to those rims as well.
Keeping in mind that with aftermarket wheels there are a wide variety of designs, the OEM sensors will fit most, but not all.
Usually the rim manufacturer can tell you if the TPMS will mount into their rim, and if it doesn't they usually offer one that is specific to that rim.

kj07xk

If transferring your current sensors to new wheels, the shop may charge you for a hardware kit, so the sensors get new seals. Don't need an air leak in the new wheels.

Sasnuke

^^^ Agreed

robawrench

The tire shop will most likely recommend 'rebuilding' the TPMS sensors. This usually includes a new o-ring and possibly a new valve core put onto the existing stem and sensor. Usually this is not required and is overpriced. However - if you have a wheel with a slow leak, you should have this done to try and stop the leak.

The rebuild does not include a new battery or a new sensor, but many tire shops are not clear. Skip this service.