question regarding changing tires without damaging sensors.
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question regarding changing tires without damaging sensors.
do you have to go to the dealer regading this? i don't want to take it to a tire shop and then they break a sensor or something, are the tires easy to change without doing any damage to sensors? also how hard is it to change a sensor, do you need special tools? thanks.
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no, many tire shops know about the sensors. Part of the sensor is the valve stem, and to remove it (once the tire is off) is a simple job of unscrewing the mounting nut on the outside, then slipping it out. If you are changing tires, there is no need to remove the sensors. If you are changing wheels, you'll want to make sure the new wheels are designed for sensors - otherwise you'l have to cobble the sensors into them.
If the sensors are put back on the car in different positions than they were originally in, there is a simple proceedure to retrain the system...
If the sensors are put back on the car in different positions than they were originally in, there is a simple proceedure to retrain the system...
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A good shop should be able to change the tires without disturbing the sensors at all (other than to let the air out of the tire). I always make sure that the shop knows it has TPS on the wheel and they have been very careful when dismounting/mounting tires. No need to take it to a dealer unless you absolutely want to.
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A good shop with the right equipment can remove the tire from the wheel without damaging the sensor. I think problems more typically occur when the tire is being removed versus when being installed. If it would thus provide additional comfort, you can loosen the valve stem nut on the sensor and push the sensor into the tire and away from the wheel lip. When they break the bead on that side, just reach in and pull the sensor out. Then they can go about removing the tire from the rim. Reinstall the sensor to the wheel and let them mount the tire. Good luck.
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There are many new cars with sensors in them now so most of the bigger tire stores have personnel trained to deal with them. I have had my car to both of the larger tire shops here in Flagstaff and watched as they changed the tires. No problems.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
A good shop should be able to change the tires without disturbing the sensors at all (other than to let the air out of the tire). I always make sure that the shop knows it has TPS on the wheel and they have been very careful when dismounting/mounting tires. No need to take it to a dealer unless you absolutely want to.
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I think the key words in some of the posts above is "good shop". I would recommend asking folks where you live for recommendations of some good shops within your area. Other owners in your area or perhaps members of a Corvette club if you have one near by would be good people to ask.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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I took my car to Goodyear and asked if they are able to change the tires on a Vette. My first question was are you able to do this without scratching and otherwise hammering the rim. My second question was I want each rim to go back exactly the way it came off. No sensor relearn necessary.
Originally Posted by vetteguy8
do you have to go to the dealer regading this? i don't want to take it to a tire shop and then they break a sensor or something, are the tires easy to change without doing any damage to sensors? also how hard is it to change a sensor, do you need special tools? thanks.
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if they break a sensor they will buy you a new one, simple as that.
when i took my car to discount tire they told me that one of their techs broke one and they paid full dealer price for a new one.
those guys know full well that vettes and many other new cars now have tire pressure sensors.
as a matter of fact, all new cars in the next couple of years are going to be mandated to have them so it will no longer be an uncommon thing for tire shops to deal with.
when i took my car to discount tire they told me that one of their techs broke one and they paid full dealer price for a new one.
those guys know full well that vettes and many other new cars now have tire pressure sensors.
as a matter of fact, all new cars in the next couple of years are going to be mandated to have them so it will no longer be an uncommon thing for tire shops to deal with.
