QCKSLVR

I've had my '01 'vert since it was new, and it now has 54,000 miles on the clock. I recently discovered cracks in both of my polished thin-spoke OEM rear wheels (QF5), and have purchased a set of new C7 Z51-style wheels to replace them. Before I simply have my tires switched over to the new wheels, though, I'm wondering if I should replace the TP sensors with new ones at the same time. They must operate by battery, and at 16 years old, I question how much longer they may function reliably. Any thoughts?

Jeff T.

You were lucky they lasted this long! I replace the OE ones on my 02 several years ago. GM used Schraeder.

BAT

I would. Mine are from '98 and one has stopped working. Not sure how long the others would last. I have another set of wheels that don't have tires yet. I hope to put new sensors on those when I get tires to avoid the others failing and then removing from the car, breaking the bead and doing new ones. Much easier while its already apart.

On another note, I have since picked up another set of wheels with tires and sensors already installed, so the ones I mentioned above will not be done anytime soon.

Koufax

Are you starting a wheel collection?

QCKSLVR

BAT may be, but I certainly hope not to! I'm just anxious to get the car back on the road safely. I've been reluctant to drive it since I discovered the cracks. I'll make furniture out of the cracked ones, and sell off the remaining good ones.

BAT

Me?

I would be hesitant too. Since you have the newer sensors, replacing those shouldn't too bad regarding cost. I believe they can be had for about $30 per sensor? The older style ('97-'00??) are the expensive ones. I could be wrong on the year they switched, so don't quote me.

3sACROWD

I would buy new sensors and be done with it.

Vetteman Jack

Yes, I would go ahead and replace the sensors since you are breaking down the tires anyway for the new wheels. And luckily the sensors you need are the less expensive ones.

CriticalmassGT

TPMS sensors usually have a lifespan of 10 years, give or take.

knewblewkorvette

yup

DDaaryl

Just replaced the original TPMS on my 02 vert last fall. One had failed, the rest were ready for failure

Fcar 98

You know, this statement is not necessarily true in a number of cases. My sensors are 19 & 17 years old. And the more you hear these sensors last longer than stated. Lots of owners swapped them when they were still working thinking they weren't going to last much longer. Yes there were many that did stop working. I am changing mine shortly with a new set of tires because I may be pushing my luck to go any further. But again who knows for sure because mine are still working almost 20 years later.

QCKSLVR

Wow! Twenty years has to be something of a record in TPMS circles. I had a Chrysler Pacifica for ten years, and had to replace them twice in that period of time. At sixteen years with the 'Vette, I'm thinking I may be nearing the finish line with the OEM units. I'm not willing to roll the dice any longer, so I will replace them when I have the tires re-mounted onto the new wheels. Thanks to all for your candid (and always constructive) responses.

Bill Vett

If you're getting new wheels now is the time to change them , do you belong to CCDV? If so you get a parts discount at Bryner in Jenkintown.

Mike98SilVert

Absolutely replace the TPM's

1bdvet

Incase you don't know how to reset them, here is video!

Crosis

Yep, My 01 vert just had the right rear fail. So yours is likely close.

0subchev

For '01 & Newer C5's ----> http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/oe-gm/25773946

For '97-'00 C5's ---> http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/oe-gm/25981210

terryg

I replaced the sensors on my 00' with Titans @ $144 for all 4. They work fine and using the DIC program I was able to activate them with a magnet. I know that GM wants this amount or more for one sensor.

QCKSLVR

Roger, that! I was able to purchase four new OEM AC/Delco units with sensor stem nuts for $134. I'll mount them in the new wheels before bringing them in to have the tires switched. For that cost, it was not worth worrying about when one of the original sensors was going to fail.