always carry a gauge in the glove box just to be safe.
Tire pressure sensor issue
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Tire pressure sensor issue
2017 GS
On start this morning the tire pressure sensor showed 5 PSI.After looking at the tire it was clear that the tire is fine.Reset the system and drove 13 miles and still it didnt not reset and still showing low pressure. taking it in today.
Any ideas?
On start this morning the tire pressure sensor showed 5 PSI.After looking at the tire it was clear that the tire is fine.Reset the system and drove 13 miles and still it didnt not reset and still showing low pressure. taking it in today.
Any ideas?
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A real tire pressure gauge is your friend.
Manufacturers still recommend that you check all the tire pressures with a pressure gauge periodically.
Also, when you check all the tires with the same device, it eliminates the possibility that the problem is just one sensor, or car not reading.
You might want to check for a leak at the valve stem.
Manufacturers still recommend that you check all the tire pressures with a pressure gauge periodically.
Also, when you check all the tires with the same device, it eliminates the possibility that the problem is just one sensor, or car not reading.
You might want to check for a leak at the valve stem.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Jan 9, 2017 at 12:19 PM.
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Yes, at slow speed, according to Michelin below 55 mph for less than 50 miles. If you drive too long on them it will ultimately damage the sidewalls requiring replacement. They're designed to get you out of harm's way, but sometimes the tire gets sacrificed in the process. It's always better to air them up if they'll hold some air.
P.S. they can be repaired once w/ a proper plug patch from the inside if a puncture is in the center section and still retain their speed rating
P.S. they can be repaired once w/ a proper plug patch from the inside if a puncture is in the center section and still retain their speed rating
Last edited by Foosh; Jan 9, 2017 at 12:56 PM.
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You absolutely cannot tell if a runflat is under or overinflated by "looking" at it. It can have zero psi and still look OK.
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Good deal, in that location, Michelin PSS runflat specs will allow a repair of that w/ maintenance of the speed rating. One such repair in the center section is allowed per tire.
As long as you didn't drive on it very long, you'll be fine.
As long as you didn't drive on it very long, you'll be fine.
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My suggestion is to air the tire up to 35 +/- just before you head out to get it repaired. Driving on a flat is just going to increase the chance of a replacement rather than just a repair. I'd keep checking the pressure via the DIC and not let it get below 20 lbs on the way.
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Agree, and I suggested that to the OP right after he asked if it was safe to drive it 6 miles to the dealership.
Like the OP, a lot of people don't understand that runflats never look flat. He didn't believe what his TPMS was telling him.
Like the OP, a lot of people don't understand that runflats never look flat. He didn't believe what his TPMS was telling him.
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Hmm, can't tell from the pic if the screw is in the outer tread (although it appears to be!) If not it can be repaired once by a plug/patch. However if driving to a dealer or tire shop suggest you fill it up at a gas station! Even Michelin says it can NOT be repaired if it was driven with zero pressure! Hence my suggestion of pumping it up before you bring it in!
The Firestone dealer in town, where even the Chevy Dealer brings their low profile run flats will NOT patch if the nail/screw is in the outer tread. Firestone considers it to near the side wall! Nails in sidewalls can NOT be repaired. Problem is the C7 has wide outer treads! Michelin also says only 1 repair allowed per tire.
Interesting recent issue with a Michelin Run Flat: Got the second nail repair in the same tire in the wife's Michelin run flat on her SUV. Did not tell Firestone (the only place I bring tires) that it already had a repair as I was not sure if her tire non low profile had the same Vette spec and we don't drive her car at 100 mph! Glad if it is only1 allowed the Firestone tech just repaired it and didn't say anything!
Had her car at the BMW dealer a couple of weeks later for an airbag recall. Asked the BMW service writer how many flat repairs Michelin allowed for her tires. He said BMW does NOT allow any flats to be repaired the tire must be replaced. If I was driving on the Autobahn might understand! I have talked with this fellow several times and believe he is relaying the BMW policy!
The Firestone dealer in town, where even the Chevy Dealer brings their low profile run flats will NOT patch if the nail/screw is in the outer tread. Firestone considers it to near the side wall! Nails in sidewalls can NOT be repaired. Problem is the C7 has wide outer treads! Michelin also says only 1 repair allowed per tire.
Interesting recent issue with a Michelin Run Flat: Got the second nail repair in the same tire in the wife's Michelin run flat on her SUV. Did not tell Firestone (the only place I bring tires) that it already had a repair as I was not sure if her tire non low profile had the same Vette spec and we don't drive her car at 100 mph! Glad if it is only1 allowed the Firestone tech just repaired it and didn't say anything!
Had her car at the BMW dealer a couple of weeks later for an airbag recall. Asked the BMW service writer how many flat repairs Michelin allowed for her tires. He said BMW does NOT allow any flats to be repaired the tire must be replaced. If I was driving on the Autobahn might understand! I have talked with this fellow several times and believe he is relaying the BMW policy!
Last edited by JerryU; Jan 10, 2017 at 03:52 PM.
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As I was walking to my car I observed two nails in my rear tire...to me it was obvious vandalism, then contacted the police to make a report and had the insurance company reimburse me $250 for the cost of the replacement tire (it couldn't be repaired due to the proximity of the sidewall). Cost of tire, mounting etc. $490 less the $250 from the insurance company.