Tpms ???
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Cape coral Florida
Tpms ???
I am going to be replacing the tires on the car .The TPMS have been on the car since new 15 years .They still work fine but the prudent thing to do is to replace them .
Not sure which way to aftermarket or oem . Any advice would be appreciated >
Not sure which way to aftermarket or oem . Any advice would be appreciated >
Melting Slicks
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From: North Little Rock, AR
Go to rockauto.com and see if they have the schrader sensors to fit your car. This is who made the oem ones to begin with. I purchased mine there 3 years ago and programmed them with the tool without issue. Cost then was less than $100 bucks delivered.
Burning Brakes
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I use the ones provided by Discount Tire when I get my tires changed. Their warranty is good for 7 years, which is about 2 tire changes for me. I've had some go out and Discount Tire replaced them absolutely free. No charge to me for re-mounting and balancing the tires.
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+1 for Rock auto. I usually just buy whatever one is most popular that's in stock. I went with these ones and have no complaints.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...pt=12036&jsn=1
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...pt=12036&jsn=1
Le Mans Master
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From: Chino CA
I use whatever the tire shop sells when I buy new tires. I have done this for 3 sets of tires on my C6 as well as every other car I have owned that had tpms. I have not had a single problem.
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Mine were put in when I put my new wheels and tires on, maybe 4-5 years. Started having issues and the front right stopped working. Bought the tool on Amazon and did the procedure front right is out "obviously the battery". They were all new and GM. So instead of risking my wheels and tires, GM Sensors at $65 each=$260 plus the cost of install and re-balance $?, I bought all four on Amazon for $64 and $15 of PVC. I think anyone with a car like this should be prudent enough to check tire pressures and not need the over complicated warning system. When I do new tires will probably do new but now all is good.
