TPMS fix/replace/remove
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Staging Lane
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From: Casper WY
TPMS fix/replace/remove Since I have new tires headed my way, I've now decided I should fix a couple things with the TPMS--
First I have two that are 'stuck' on a certain psi or range - one reads 39 psi almost constantly (occasionally up to 40), the other reads 26-27 psi constantly and over the winter blanked out to --- a few times.
Doesn't matter what pressure I run in them.
Can they be rebuilt/fixed, or do they have to be replaced?
Or should I just have all 4 pulled and call it good?
First I have two that are 'stuck' on a certain psi or range - one reads 39 psi almost constantly (occasionally up to 40), the other reads 26-27 psi constantly and over the winter blanked out to --- a few times.
Doesn't matter what pressure I run in them.
Can they be rebuilt/fixed, or do they have to be replaced?
Or should I just have all 4 pulled and call it good?
The easiest thing to do is just replace them when you're installing new tires. They're passive sensors that require a battery and need to be replaced every few years. Tire shops generally double their cost to sell them though. $60/ea at DiscountTire. Although, I had one I brought in installed without hassle last time around--depends on your location/employee.
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I've occasionally seen posts inquiring about balancing beads, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone actually follow through and try them on a street car.
I did 2 sets of TPMS sensors last year for a couple sets of wheels. I got the first set from Luke @ Lindsay, because I needed them immediately (I'm local, so no shipping delay if he's got stuff in stock). Then I learned that the OEM sensors are Schrader 20116, which you can find cheaper than OEM online - I picked up a set of those on Amazon back in the fall.
I did 2 sets of TPMS sensors last year for a couple sets of wheels. I got the first set from Luke @ Lindsay, because I needed them immediately (I'm local, so no shipping delay if he's got stuff in stock). Then I learned that the OEM sensors are Schrader 20116, which you can find cheaper than OEM online - I picked up a set of those on Amazon back in the fall.
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Staging Lane
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From: Casper WY
No shops in town with road force machine. And a lot of beads are listed as tpms safe. I know my brother has used them in his race utv tires (though he's running 32" x 9.5" xR14 tires. . . )
I know at least one of my tires is out of balance (I can see where I lost the weight), and I've had vibrations since they were put on - not bad, but currently feels worse. I do need to check wheel bearings and tie rods I guess.
I know at least one of my tires is out of balance (I can see where I lost the weight), and I've had vibrations since they were put on - not bad, but currently feels worse. I do need to check wheel bearings and tie rods I guess.
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