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.