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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 10:52 AM
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Hello out there. I have a 1996 C4. Can I swap the tpms sensors from original 17 in wheels to 18 in? Will the bands expand?

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Did you ever get an answer to this? I'm getting ready to go from 17's to 18's and I'm wondering the same thing. I'm wondering if the inner diameter of the wheel is even any bigger depending on wheel size?
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Just realized they are likely no longer active on the forum. Anyone else know the answer to this question?
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The original bands will not fit on 18” wheels. If you can find some giant bands similar to the originals the actual sensor and balance weight could be slipped on the new bands. I doubt you will find any bands but if you do it will work.
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Sounds like I'll just be removing the bulbs.
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Yes that works. Whenever I am looking for a new C4 I always try to avoid that UJ6 RPO code but it seems like every time I look for a new C4 it is on the RPO sticker. Good thing I have my last C4 to keep and when the sensors go belly up I also will just pull the bulb. I check my tires often, have a compressor, and sure as hell know when a tire is going flat while driving.
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