Tpms

[Mark052]

For anyone who went with after market wheels: what did you do about the TPMS sensors mounted in the stock rims? Are they easily removable or did you have to buy new ones? OR, did you just not put them in the new rims?
Thanks, I'm just trying to plan out my "attack" for when I get my car. The ones in my mustang were a PITA to deal with.
Thanks,
Mark

[sccaSRT]

On Chrysler cars, they are similar to the older GM TPMS units. The tire has to be removed from the wheel in order to disassemble the pressure sensor. Then, the hex-head nut (visable on the outside of the rim) is loosened & the sensor drops right off the wheel. When re-installing onto the new wheels, you should use a new O-ring gasket. Technically, that gasket is the only thing that keeps the tire inflated. Then, you can install them on the new wheel in the reverse order. Most new aftermarket wheels will have a proper seat for the TPMS sensor to bolt onto. I have seen some wheels that had 2 holes (1 for the TPMS, 1 for a standard valve stem). Any old rubber valve stem will fit into a standard TPMS hole. But, the TPMS sensor rely on a flat mating surface.

[Mark052]

Thanks for that information I was envisioning the ones on my 07 mustang....what a pita They are held in by bands, similar to large hose clamps that run the entire circumferance of the rim. They also are one time use, so when you switched rims you had to cut the bands and purchase new ones. Dealerships were asking about $70 each, though aftermarket were a lot cheaper.

[sccaSRT]

Originally Posted by Mark052

Thanks for that information I was envisioning the ones on my 07 mustang....what a pita They are held in by bands, similar to large hose clamps that run the entire circumferance of the rim. They also are one time use, so when you switched rims you had to cut the bands and purchase new ones. Dealerships were asking about $70 each, though aftermarket were a lot cheaper.

When we encountered that at the shop I used to work for, we would "MacGuyver" some new bands. Four thick, black zip ties make a very inexpensive band for the Fords. And, the worst part is, Ford started using TPMS on the Explorers/Mountaineers. Those were like the ones that Chrysler uses. Proof, that Ford can f**k up anything.

[GEN-X Hemi]

My TPMS didn't fit in my new wheels ecause of the design of them but that doesn't mean they can't in other wheels.

[sccaSRT]

Originally Posted by GEN-X Hemi

My TPMS didn't fit in my new wheels ecause of the design of them but that doesn't mean they can't in other wheels.

Thoeretically, the government officials made sure that most big name wheel companies would be aware of the TPMS mandate years before it took effect. This would allow those companies to make sure the sensors would properly fit aftermarket wheels. Some companies either didn't get the memo, or decided not to accomodate the sensors.

[jdebrock]

I purchased new wheels and tires off of tirerack, so I could see what they would look like on the car before buying them. The rears are 255/45/20 mounted onto a 20" x 10" wheel. The dealer couldn't mount them as their machine couldn't handle the wider wheels, so I took the car to Tire Kingdom, who mounted them and reused the original TPMS sensors. I never had a problem on my 08' Charger, but when I bought my 09' Challenger, I had them switch the wheels. The TPMS light is on as the computer isn't reading the Charger's TPMS sensors on the Challenger. The dealer said that they just have reset the TPMS system and then everything should be fine.

[2009SE]

You can put your 4 TPMS sensors in a PVC tube with a schrader valve on it,
air it up to whatever pressure the TPMS sensors want and throw it into
the trunk to fool the TPMS system without putting the sensors in the new
aftermarket rims if they wont fit properly.

[wp23n]

Originally Posted by 2009SE

You can put your 4 TPMS sensors in a PVC tube with a schrader valve on it,
air it up to whatever pressure the TPMS sensors want and throw it into
the trunk to fool the TPMS system without putting the sensors in the new
aftermarket rims if they wont fit properly.

have you tried this?

[2009SE]

Originally Posted by wp23n

have you tried this?

Yes, on my TPMS equipped S197 mustang and it works like a charm.
The MOPAR system is basically the same as mandated by federal law.

[BrianfromCanada]

I put the Charger police car steel wheels on my '09 R/T for the winter months and I did not put the sensors in when I bought the rims and tires. The display on my dash came on the first day only and then the display did not appear again until I put the factory rims back on in the spring.

[BLKNBLU]

I changed out to viper reps from my '05 mag and tpms came on immediately. So it's switch sensors or...?