I want to change out my rims and get racing tires. Will this affect my tire pressure monitor system?
2007-02-19 13:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by gambitleblanc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you are installing different rims and your vehicle is equipped with the TPMS system then sensors need to be installed in the new rims if the vehicle is going to be used on public roads.
TPMS sensors are federally mandated and just like the emissions systems it is not lawful to bypass or disable it. Not installing the sensors is a violation of the TREAD act and punishable by a hefty fine. Therefore, no shop that has a clue what it is doing is going to put the wheels on without sensors. But then again, lots of shops are quite clueless. I am reminded of the local (brand deleted) dealership service manager who a few months ago told me that they do winter wheel and tire packages all the time and just use normal valve stems, no sensors. He about turned green when I informed him of the requirements of the TREAD act.
If you do install the wheels without TPMS sensors then the low-pressure warning will be on constantly. It will not however, harm the system.
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2007-02-19 14:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it shouldnt if the sensors are in the valve stem make sure that they get put on new rims and back in the same spot on the car other systems use your wheel speed sensor for your abs this will work too
2007-02-19 13:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of direction no longer. That little digital sensor in the wheel has no theory what make or form of tire is wrapped around it. this is all black and around as a great way simply by fact the sensor is in contact.
2016-10-02 10:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by persaud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,and to some extent it will ,most likely it will read low all the time they usually do ,but you can ignore it,they only work right half the time anyway when there working,so it may not affect it from more than it is now,i usually disable those they just drive most people nuts worrying about there tire pressure,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-02-19 13:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it depends on the monitoring system
check with the dlr
it would help to know the kind of car
2007-02-19 13:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by grumpy0282 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋