Tpms sensors nessesary in winter wheels?

kfull · 08-10-2012, 09:16 AM

So I'm planning on buying my winter wheels and tires this weekend as its a tax free weekend in mass, and I was wondering do most people actually get these sensors installed just for their winter wheels? If I brought my car to the dealer for regular maintenance would they make a fuss about it or do they really not care? I don't mind driving with the light on if it's just for the ~3 months I have them on. I figure I'll probably be fine as long as I check my tire pressure regularly.

fuct · 08-10-2012, 09:41 AM

i would think my tire pressure especially in winter months would be important!

(ive never driven in snow, fu texas!)

kenchan · 08-10-2012, 09:41 AM

just leave it off. the car can only program one set so if you get new tpms installed you will have to get that programmed, then re-program back to your summer wheel set when spring comes. you might be okay with that, i donno..but i just stopped using tpms in my wheels completely as it's a pita.

Proshop01 · 08-11-2012, 07:21 PM

I don't use TPMS sensors in my winter set. I got used the light on last winter, but then again it never bothered me.

kfull · 08-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Right on guys, thanks. I ordered my blizzaks today, they should be here by monday after next. Funny thing..when I ordered them online from tirerack, I had a typo in my zipcode for the shipping address and placed the order...got a call and the guy was like "You do know these are winter tires?" I'm like "yeaaa..." He's like well I was just supprised you would get them being in your part of the country in Arkansas.. I'm like what? I live in Mass! He's like oh let's just fix that, looks like you had a type in your zipcode. lol...anyways, he was very nice and helpful.

kfull · 08-15-2012, 12:46 PM

Will not having tpms sensors void my warrenty or cause any trouble at the dealership if I get my car serviced?

08-10-2012, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Tpms sensors nessesary in winter wheels? So I'm planning on buying my winter wheels and tires this weekend as its a tax free weekend in mass, and I was wondering do most people actually get these sensors installed just for their winter wheels? If I brought my car to the dealer for regular maintenance would they make a fuss about it or do they really not care? I don't mind driving with the light on if it's just for the ~3 months I have them on. I figure I'll probably be fine as long as I check my tire pressure regularly.

08-11-2012, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Proshop01 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	I don't use TPMS sensors in my winter set. I got used the light on last winter, but then again it never bothered me. __________________ 2011 Roadster, Gun Metallic, Sport Package, Touring Package, Stillen G3 Cold Air Intake, Fast Intentions SS 18" Resonators CBE, H&R 20mm spacers, Stubby antenna, Z1 Hood Struts, Smart TOP.

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08-10-2012, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	i would think my tire pressure especially in winter months would be important! (ive never driven in snow, fu texas!)

08-10-2012, 09:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	just leave it off. the car can only program one set so if you get new tpms installed you will have to get that programmed, then re-program back to your summer wheel set when spring comes. you might be okay with that, i donno..but i just stopped using tpms in my wheels completely as it's a pita.

08-11-2012, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Right on guys, thanks. I ordered my blizzaks today, they should be here by monday after next. Funny thing..when I ordered them online from tirerack, I had a typo in my zipcode for the shipping address and placed the order...got a call and the guy was like "You do know these are winter tires?" I'm like "yeaaa..." He's like well I was just supprised you would get them being in your part of the country in Arkansas.. I'm like what? I live in Mass! He's like oh let's just fix that, looks like you had a type in your zipcode. lol...anyways, he was very nice and helpful.