TPMS AUTOMATIC SYNC? Alignment in miami?

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May 8, 2014 | 10:27 AM

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TPMS AUTOMATIC SYNC? Alignment in miami?

So I bought some used C6 rims and tires that had some TPMS on them. I threw them on my 06 vette. The car wouldn't read the tire pressure, i searched on the forum and read I had to take it to get programmed.

But yesterday I noticed the car I guess synched back with the TPMS on the new tires and was reading the pressure fine. Is this normal? Why would anyone have to have it programmed if it does it automatically?

Also anyone know a good alignment guy in Miami? I want to get the pfdat street specs on my car.

May 8, 2014 | 10:34 AM

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it does not do it automatically, unless you put the already programmed sensors back in the car. Do you have your old tires and sensors in the garage? if so it will pick them up, until you have been gone a while
I can program yours to your car if you need it done, let me know I live in Miramar.
Best place in Miami is the alignment factory.
He did mine and knows how to get a LOW car up on the ramps

Alignment Factory

12130 Sw 117th Ct, Miami, FL 33186
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of SW 117th Ct and SW 122nd St
(305) 238-0934
Today : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now till 5 pm

May 8, 2014 | 11:56 AM

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The tires are in the yard. About 7 feet away.. Hmm Maybe it picked the tires up off the car. IS that something only a dealership can do?

Thanks for the reccomendation mcandrew67 I will call him up today and schedule something with him this week.

May 8, 2014 | 03:18 PM

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Dealers and tire shops can do it they all should have the tool.
As I offered I have the tool and can do for you too

May 8, 2014 | 04:22 PM

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Dealers and tire shops can do it they all should have the tool.
As I offered I have the tool and can do for you too

Tirerack.com has the tool on closeout for 20.00. I just got mine yesterday and am very impressed. Only works for 2009 and older cars.

May 8, 2014 | 04:31 PM

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Tirerack.com has the tool on closeout for 20.00. I just got mine yesterday and am very impressed. Only works for 2009 and older cars.

Picked one up too a while ago, I already had a different one from track days but couldn't pass up that price

May 12, 2014 | 08:55 AM

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Thank you so much mcandrew67 for the help and recommendation . I ended calling Ken over at alignment factory made the drive and one hour later the car was driving perfect. No pulls to any direction and it handles like a dream! A bit costly for a alignment but definitely worth it. I also paid a local tire shop to just swap out the tires to my factory rims with the programmed sensor and everything is working perfectly!

duanepillar Thank! I'll check it out see if its still available.

May 12, 2014 | 09:46 AM

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awesome, yeah he's not the cheapest but like most things you get what you pay for. What you will get in extended tire wear will pay for the alignment.