TPMS question
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TPMS question
I am in the process of purchasing a second set of OEM rims and all season tires and I have a few questions about the process.
I went onto westcoastcorvettes website to look at the TPMS and the item says "does not include sensor nut". Do I need to purchase a sensor nut and if so, where can I get them?
Is there anything else, aside from center caps that I will need?
Also, do you guys have any suggestions for tires? I am keeping my OEM summer tires on my chrome rims so ideally I want to get all season tires on my machined aluminum rims.
Any advice is appreciated.
I went onto westcoastcorvettes website to look at the TPMS and the item says "does not include sensor nut". Do I need to purchase a sensor nut and if so, where can I get them?
Is there anything else, aside from center caps that I will need?
Also, do you guys have any suggestions for tires? I am keeping my OEM summer tires on my chrome rims so ideally I want to get all season tires on my machined aluminum rims.
Any advice is appreciated.
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From: Continental OH
Suggest you check with your dealer. My dealer from Sandy OR seems to have a supply of base wheels and tires from owners who upgraded to aftermarket wheels, and I bought a full set with the summer tires already mounted/balanced for just a few dollars more than a replacement set of tires alone.
When winter came, I bought a set of winter tires from tire rack, so now I have a set of summer tires and rims, and winter tires and rims (which don't get much use) along with a spare set of replacement summer tires once I wear out the first set from the factory in another year or so.
Good luck!
When winter came, I bought a set of winter tires from tire rack, so now I have a set of summer tires and rims, and winter tires and rims (which don't get much use) along with a spare set of replacement summer tires once I wear out the first set from the factory in another year or so.
Good luck!
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2014
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From: Upper East Side, NY
Thanks Glen.
Found the sensor and nuts on Gene's website, I'll just buy them there. Anything else I will need?
I just bough the TPMS and nuts for $145 from Gene and got 4 brand new C7 Flag center caps on eBay for $100. Brushed aluminum rims with 1000 miles for $1500. Now I just need a tire recommendation.
Found the sensor and nuts on Gene's website, I'll just buy them there. Anything else I will need?
I just bough the TPMS and nuts for $145 from Gene and got 4 brand new C7 Flag center caps on eBay for $100. Brushed aluminum rims with 1000 miles for $1500. Now I just need a tire recommendation.
Last edited by Mfserge; Feb 8, 2015 at 02:01 PM.
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From: Billings Montana
Thanks Glen! This is good to get some clarification on. I have been doing searches off and on all day trying to find more info on the correct TPMS. The OEM part 13581560 is considerably more expensive. I found the part number you referenced on-line for way less. I feel confident in placing the order now. 
