TPMS Tire pressure monitor and aftermarket rims?

[05_se_lunarmist]

So you Gen 6 guys with aftermarket wheels. Will the OEM TMPS sensors work on the new rims or do we have to buy new sensors?

[Musicmansell]

Yes, I had mine installed by the guy who sold me the wheels because he happened to work at Toyota as a mechanic. he swapped my wheels and reset the sensors. I know they work because a month or so later I had a nail get in my right rear tire and it warned me of the low pressure a couple times before I finally noticed the nail. Swapped my tires and all good, so I would say yes they work great.

[Billiam]

They'll fit just fine. But the price on OE sensors has really come down in the last few months. I paid $40 for new ones. So I have sensors in both my steelies and alloys. My local tire shop programmed the new ones for free. Just something to think about....unless you don't need 2 sets of wheels.

[05_se_lunarmist]

OK, I took my car to the dealer as they agreed to swap the wheels to my aftermarket ones. They said those wheels couldn't use the sensors because the valve opening was to close to the underside of the rim (almost 90 degree angle) and the sensor wouldn't sit flush to the rim inside. And if I had a flat the sensor would get smashed. They would not do it. Is there some type of adapter I can use to make it work so the sensor fits flat to the rim internally?

These are the wheels I have that they say won't work:

http://www.acealloywheel.com/MANTA-L...CK_1_1027.html

[AKM83]

Originally Posted by 05_se_lunarmist

OK, I took my car to the dealer as they agreed to swap the wheels to my aftermarket ones. They said those wheels couldn't use the sensors because the valve opening was to close to the underside of the rim (almost 90 degree angle) and the sensor wouldn't sit flush to the rim inside. And if I had a flat the sensor would get smashed. They would not do it. Is there some type of adapter I can use to make it work so the sensor fits flat to the rim internally?

These are the wheels I have that they say won't work:

http://www.acealloywheel.com/MANTA-L...CK_1_1027.html

That seems odd to me. I would try asking an actual wheel shop instead of a dealership. I had no problem with keeping TPMS when I put on new wheels.

[muckdawg24]

Originally Posted by 05_se_lunarmist

OK, I took my car to the dealer as they agreed to swap the wheels to my aftermarket ones. They said those wheels couldn't use the sensors because the valve opening was to close to the underside of the rim (almost 90 degree angle) and the sensor wouldn't sit flush to the rim inside. And if I had a flat the sensor would get smashed. They would not do it. Is there some type of adapter I can use to make it work so the sensor fits flat to the rim internally?

These are the wheels I have that they say won't work:

http://www.acealloywheel.com/MANTA-L...CK_1_1027.html

Nice rims man.

[05_se_lunarmist]

Originally Posted by AKM83

That seems odd to me. I would try asking an actual wheel shop instead of a dealership. I had no problem with keeping TPMS when I put on new wheels.

I think that is what I'm going to do. And ask to see the sensor and rim together. I can't imagine the sensor being so big it would stick past the lip of the rims...

I also have been searching solutions online and found these:

http://www.iforged.com/store/index.p...d857387261b69f

But they seem to say that you will only need these if you run 2 or 3 piece wheels where the valve stem is nearly 90 degrees to the wheel.

I'd rather not spend money on adapters if I can get them to work safely without them.

[Import]

Go to your local Discount Tire and have them look at it. I've had several dealerships call us asking questions about TPMS. If anybody can make it work, it's Discount Tire

[AKM83]

Originally Posted by Import

Go to your local Discount Tire and have them look at it. I've had several dealerships call us asking questions about TPMS. If anybody can make it work, it's Discount Tire

Exactly. I've been to America's/Discount Tire a number of times and never had a problem with them. I think they might've charged me $4 to reprogram the TPMS and keep the stems IIRC, but don't know if it was for each corner or all togther, either way it worked!

[05_se_lunarmist]

Originally Posted by Import

Go to your local Discount Tire and have them look at it. I've had several dealerships call us asking questions about TPMS. If anybody can make it work, it's Discount Tire

I actually did just that. I had called the nearby America's Tire and explained the situation this morning so I went by this afternoon and they got them to fit. No extra parts or adapters needed. I took a look at it mounted on the rim. The sensor was "floating" but not dangerously above the rim lip at all. Don't know what they were thinking at Toyota... A 5 year old could have mounted the sensors and saw it was clear of the lip. Does Toyota require the sensors to be mounted or flush to a flat surface on the wheel? Anyway I'm glad it worked out. I ended up getting my rims moved over and got new tires too. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 235/45-18.

[AKM83]

^ good stuff man!

The only thing I'll go to a dealership for are milestone tune-ups and even that can be a stretch. I've found that many dealership shops don't have a lot of expertise when working outside of OEM, and will charge you more for "modifications" because of this.

At any rate, glad the problem was resolved