alohaalex

I bought 4 forgeline rims come with sensor but now I have an alert on my screen about my tires. I called the dealer they say for $50 they can porgram them. Is there something I can do to fix this problem or this is a job that only can be done by a dealer or a tire shop? My car is a c6 08. The rims are used and the presure sensor worked in the car that came from.

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

What year is your car? Also, did the wheels/sensors come from a 2010 or newer? The sensors changed in 2010, I believe.

NYC6

Call around. I had one dealer tell me $80! Had a couple choice words for him. Made a couple more calls and found one who did it for free. Took not even 2 minutes for him to do. Threw him $10 for lunch and gave them more business since.

Raazor

That's bull.

I bought Foregline's also and my local tire shop installed them with Invos and had no problem programming them.

alohaalex

My car is a 08 and the wheels are used after market with sensors. brand nade forgeline zx3r

alohaalex

Cool

EDinPA

You can buy the programer or find someone to do it for you.

Blk 08 C6

where are you located?

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

But the next question is, "What year Corvette were these wheels on previously?". If they were on a 2010 or 2011, then the sensors in the wheels are different than the ones in your 2008. The TPMS changed starting with 2010 models.

cthusker

My local tire dealer charged me ZERO to reprogram for my CCW's.... Took him all of 5 mins but I still tossed him 20 bucks for doing it immediately when I got there. Now the chevy STEALERSHIP wanted me LEAVE the car for 1/2 day and a 100 bucks...

I told the service mgr to put down the crack pipe and step away...

alohaalex

I think they were in a 2006

alohaalex

Well i took the car to sears (they do not charge for this) they tried to program the tires but they could not do it. They recommend to take the car to the dealer. I guest i will have to pay the $50

cthusker

Mine is also an 06 and the tire shop had no problems... I'd call a couple tire places around you! All they need is the right tool and it's a 5 min job and you didn't have to stay in Holiday Inn either!

50 bucks for 5 mins seems steep to me... but then I'm cheap!

07MontyRed

Don't know where you are located, but just find a reputable tire shop (Tire Kingdom, Discount Tire, a Firestone or Goodyear dealer) ... any of them should do it for free or a minimal (~$20) amount. On the C5 you could do it yourself, but the C6 requires a tool ... if the shop does it for free, remember to tip the guy that does it $10 or $20 and tell him to enjoy the six pack.


No need to pay $50 for it ... that is just wrong.

Blk 08 C6

reason I ask.you need one of these.guess your not in my location.I would do it for free.

davidtcpa

You should be at the Pro Bowl!!!

VatorMan

I have the TPS sensor tool from Tire rack. I've been told that the TPS sensors prior to 2010 can be set using a magnet.

cthusker

No it can't... I believe the C5 TPS can be set with a magnet...

Blk 08 C6

LOL.thats alright watching it on t.v dont like big crowds and fighting traffic when the game is over.thats right we have traffic here also.

eric04