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Jul 11, 2010 | 11:32 AM

stic5

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TPMS Question

I did a search and found info that the tire pressure sensor is on the stem area of the tire and and can be switched easily with new wheels regardless of brand or type. Is this correct? I have never switched the wheels on my C6 and don't plan to anytime soon, but my friend just bought a '99 vert and he wants to get some aftermarket wheels without messing up the TPMS. The car currently has some nice run flats on it that he plans on keeping and putting on the new aftermarket wheels. Thanks in advance!

Jul 11, 2010 | 11:58 AM

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They'll work with most wheels, best to ask the wheel supplier to be sure though

Jul 11, 2010 | 12:03 PM

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You can put them on any wheels with bands if push comes to shove.

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Jul 11, 2010 | 02:38 PM

stic5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

You can put them on any wheels if bands if push comes to shove.

"if bands"? what does that mean?

Jul 11, 2010 | 04:44 PM

mrm1149

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Originally Posted by stic5

"if bands"? what does that mean?

I think he meant to type "with bands"

Jul 11, 2010 | 04:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrm1149

They'll work with most wheels, best to ask the wheel supplier to be sure though

Most wheel brands nowadays are TPMS friendly to the stem type sensors commonly used by most all car companies.

Jul 11, 2010 | 05:47 PM

jrose7004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stic5

"if bands"? what does that mean?

Opps typo, with bands is correct.

Jul 12, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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Don't forget to make sure the LF goes back onto the LF and so on, or you will have to retrain them again.

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When I bought custom rims, the manufacturer actually mounted my TPS sensors in the back side of the rim! The valve stem ont he rim for air is a custom piece and looks great. The TPS sensors calibrated fine.