TPMS replacement time?
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TPMS replacement time?
My low mileage 2019 GS is coming up on its 6th anniversary and my rear tires are getting close to replacement, should I be replacing the TPMS (tire pressure sensors) when I do the tires? I know that the sensors are good for about 10 years but I’m interested in your real world experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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10 yrs max and you don't want to replace them in about 3 years. Breaking down the tires to install them isn't going to get less expensive and although its a long shot, potential damage to the rims and tires isn't worth it. Do at tire replacement time.....
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Can the TPMS be scanned for battery life to know how much is left? If not, you have to ask if you feel confident it will stretch for 6 more years. IOW, if you wear tires out at 6 years, call it a 12 year total which is past your 10 year mark. If I have to mount and remount and rebalance the tire, why chance it? You got 60% use out of it.
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Just FYI - you can replace the TPMS sensors without dismounting the tire. Just unseat outer bead and compress tire sidewall for access to TPMS sensors. Since the tire never moves (and assuming the sensor is an exact replacement), no change in balance will occur. I have done this multiple times on my C7 so this is not just something I read on the internet.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
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Just FYI - you can replace the TPMS sensors without dismounting the tire. Just unseat outer bead and compress tire sidewall for access to TPMS sensors. Since the tire never moves (and assuming the sensor is an exact replacement), no change in balance will occur. I have done this multiple times on my C7 so this is not just something I read on the internet.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
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Just FYI - you can replace the TPMS sensors without dismounting the tire. Just unseat outer bead and compress tire sidewall for access to TPMS sensors. Since the tire never moves (and assuming the sensor is an exact replacement), no change in balance will occur. I have done this multiple times on my C7 so this is not just something I read on the internet.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
It's usually cheap for a reason. That's the risk you take buying it at low prices. I got bulbs cheaper. 18 months into the warranty and it broke. Guy was long gone. Amazon gave me a refund less 20% re-stocking fee but I had to put it towards new bulbs on the site. Not saying they would have done that for you but it was worth a shot to get 80% of my money back towards a better vendor.
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I would probably go ahead and replace the sensors at tire replacement time - they are not that expensive and better than having to break down the wheels twice,
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On Runflats? I asked before and they told me that due to the stiff sidewall and low profile, they didn't want to do it that way. Maybe they got nervous because I have chrome rims and they didn't want to re-chrome or buy a new wheel?
It's usually cheap for a reason. That's the risk you take buying it at low prices. I got bulbs cheaper. 18 months into the warranty and it broke. Guy was long gone. Amazon gave me a refund less 20% re-stocking fee but I had to put it towards new bulbs on the site. Not saying they would have done that for you but it was worth a shot to get 80% of my money back towards a better vendor.
It's usually cheap for a reason. That's the risk you take buying it at low prices. I got bulbs cheaper. 18 months into the warranty and it broke. Guy was long gone. Amazon gave me a refund less 20% re-stocking fee but I had to put it towards new bulbs on the site. Not saying they would have done that for you but it was worth a shot to get 80% of my money back towards a better vendor.
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Just FYI - you can replace the TPMS sensors without dismounting the tire. Just unseat outer bead and compress tire sidewall for access to TPMS sensors. Since the tire never moves (and assuming the sensor is an exact replacement), no change in balance will occur. I have done this multiple times on my C7 so this is not just something I read on the internet.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
The reason I had to do this multiple times was because I bought what I thought were OEM sensors from Amazon. Turns out they were counterfeit so they died after a couple years. Lesson learned! From now on I only use geniune Schrader brand TPMS sensors.
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Are you sure the store will install YOUR TPMS? Not every shop wants to get involved with customer supplied parts and if they do, no warranty.
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My low mileage 2019 GS is coming up on its 6th anniversary and my rear tires are getting close to replacement, should I be replacing the TPMS (tire pressure sensors) when I do the tires? I know that the sensors are good for about 10 years but I’m interested in your real world experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I also have a 2017 Sierra with 88k miles and it also has the original TPMS. Still going strong. 10 years seems to be the standard for TPMS but they can last up to 15 years.
Last edited by Macleod52; Apr 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM.
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I'm sure that's it. Not enough money to make it worthwhile. Most of us don't have a tire machine so.....
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Hi, yes I saw your thread. Good info. I ordered a TPMS learning tool and will teach it before I take it to the tire shop. That way I don't waste time driving there and back.
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I have a 2014 and the car had the original tires on the rears (fronts replaced in 2018). AFAIK the car had the original TPMS so I would say your 19 should be good for at least another 5 years. FWIW I have 53,000 miles so it's not like the sensors don't get any use.
Edit: I also have a 2017 Sierra with 88k miles and it also has the original TPMS. Still going strong. 10 years seems to be the standard for TPMS but they can last up to 15 years.
Edit: I also have a 2017 Sierra with 88k miles and it also has the original TPMS. Still going strong. 10 years seems to be the standard for TPMS but they can last up to 15 years.
I've seen them go 15 years/100k miles, and I've seen them die in less than half of that.
OP should consider how many years/miles he expects to go on his new tires before replacing them or selling the car.
Since we use our Corvette for long road trips to distant places where good tire shops may be hard to find, I'm conservative about predicting TPMS life.
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Predicting TPMS life is like predicting the weather- uncertain.
I've seen them go 15 years/100k miles, and I've seen them die in less than half of that.
OP should consider how many years/miles he expects to go on his new tires before replacing them or selling the car.
Since we use our Corvette for long road trips to distant places where good tire shops may be hard to find, I'm conservative about predicting TPMS life.
I've seen them go 15 years/100k miles, and I've seen them die in less than half of that.
OP should consider how many years/miles he expects to go on his new tires before replacing them or selling the car.
Since we use our Corvette for long road trips to distant places where good tire shops may be hard to find, I'm conservative about predicting TPMS life.