Darn TPMS
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Last edited by Key1cc; Oct 8, 2025 at 08:05 AM.
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Last edited by Key1cc; Oct 8, 2025 at 08:13 AM.
Racer
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Check with Discount Tire to see what they will charge you to program TPMS sensors that you supply yourself. Those New Jersey prices you quoted are significantly higher than what my long-time Discount Tire store charges here in North Carolina.
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From: TX
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Did you have your tires bought from there? maybe that makes a difference in price? I had mine done 6 months ago. Brought them my Own TPMS and 15$ OTD for one
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I am not surprised NJ stores may charge more than other states considering NJ is one of (if not the) most expensive states for Property Tax so the cost of doing business for the discount tire stores here may be higher than in some other states.
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They never asked the question if my tires were bought through them when they quoted me so I doubt if it makes a difference here. (My tires were not bought through them though).
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Look like this is where a good relationship with a tire shop is key. Next time I'm in mine, I'll negotiate the sensor replacement as part of the overall deal (sourcing my own sensors of course). I may be one of the most blessed guys on the planet because I have a shop that will fix my flat FREE, even if I didn't buy the tires there. I'm rather certain they will replace my sourced sensors and program them for little cost overall. I know they have my information and have seen I've purchased 3 sets of tires there, so they know I'm coming back when the time comes.
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Discount Tire fix flat for free and that goodwill has earned them loyal customers. Yes I have fix-flat-for-free from them and purchased tires through them in the past.
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Salim
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My local tire shop charges $79 to replace the sensor including parts and rebalancing. Their point of view is they have the wheel off so it isn't a lot of extra work to balance, and they don't need to presume it was balanced before they touched it.
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So around $320 for all four?
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Check the price at Costco if one is nearby. Then factor in the $65 yearly membership fee if not a member already. Or try the local BJ's or Sam's Club if closer. They are usually cheaper than other tire shops.
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I called a central New Jersey Costco (near me) and they charge $43 for sensor and $15 for install so around $60 when you include tax per wheel. They said I cannot bring my own sensors. So around $240 for all 4 not including the annual membership fee. Also, they use the Dill brand Tpms sensor.
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