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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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I have got a new set of reproduction C5Z wheels from a forum member,, when installed the tpms leaked pressure,, please help!
my vette is a 99 C5 coupe,,
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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can i just install regular non tpms valve stems?
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You can but with non runflat tires your TPMS is more improtant than ever. What you need are new rubber O rings.
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You can but with non runflat tires your TPMS is more improtant than ever. What you need are new rubber O rings.
the DIC won't act?
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No the DIC can't tell you anything about tire pressure if you don't have TPMS installed.
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where to buy these o rings online?
another question,, what is the recommended tire size for the front 17x9.5 wheel?
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where to buy these o rings online?
another question,, what is the recommended tire size for the front 17x9.5 wheel?
I would probably run a 275/40, or 275/45.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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where to buy the #9 o-rings online?
can i just order GM#25715243 instead?
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where to buy the #9 o-rings online?
can i just order GM#25715243 instead?
Make it easy on yourself, just go to any autoparts store or even a Home Depot store.
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Make it easy on yourself, just go to any autoparts store or even a Home Depot store.
I am ordering some other GM parts from parts taxi and wanted to get these from them too,,
do they do the job?
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I do not think theres a HOME DEPOT there! You need to find a Boat / Marine shop or a hardwar store. They should have a selection of O rings to replace the old O rings on your sensors.

When you get the O rings, the furrel that screws on the out side of the wheel will need to be properly torqued in place. The value is in "INCH POUNDS" so it not very tight. With new O rings, you should be leak free. Once the TPS are installed in the wheels, you should re-learn them to each wheel. The procedure is in the OWNERS MANUAL. You will need a magnet to enable the sensor in the wheel.

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I do not think theres a HOME DEPOT there! Bill
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