Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement

…you're replacing an old faulty tire pressure monitor or purchasing a new set for a Tire & Wheel Package, we have TPMS senors for almost any vehicle. The most common question regarding TPMS is: "When I buy new wheels and tires, do I need to purchase new TPMS sensors?" The answer…

…sensors to your order. Or if you are looking for replacements, we can assist with that as well When purchasing a new tire pressure monitoring system, consider the following information: * Sensors are battery powered with an average expected life of 7-10 years. * For easy replacement, replace sensors…

…be used in aluminum tire pressure sensor valve stems. Replacement Parts for Rubber Snap-in Valve Based Sensors Whenever a rubber snap-in valve based TPMS sensor is removed from a wheel, it should be replaced with new rubber snap-in valve designed to accept a TPMS sensor. Attempting to reuse the…

…an aluminum tire pressure sensor valve stem will experience galvanic corrosion and the brass valve core will eventually seize in the valve's aluminum barrel. All valve cores feature a seal attached to a movable, spring-loaded pin that allows pressurized air to pass when inflating a tire, as well as…

…are normally replaced when changing tires. Some cars may have valve mounted tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS). In that case, disregard the valve stem charge. You may need to have the sensors serviced, in which case you would include the pricing for TPMS service instead. Tires for larger trucks…

…with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. A majority of the vehicles come with a battery powered sensor attached to the wheel on the opposite side of the valve stem. Now that the law has been in effect for five years, we're starting to see some of the systems in need of replacement. Most customers…

…keep watch for a deflating tire, most use a battery powered sensor (based in the base of the valve stem assembly) to give the most accurate read of your tire pressure. When replacing tires or wheels and tires as a complete package, the presence of these remote sensors can require a few extra steps…

…a Friend Tire Tech: Tips on Mounting Run-Flat Tires You may want to take a copy of this Tire Tech article to the service center when replacing the tires on your vehicle or when having its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) serviced. It might provide some tips not covered by the tire changer's…

…for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensors Have you ever seen a vehicle with one or more tires that appear noticeably low on tire pressure? Didn't you want to warn the driver of the situation before that slight inconvenience became a calamity? What if the vehicle with the low tire pressures…

…your tire's pressure while traveling. * Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) - These systems only report tires that are significantly under-inflated, so checking tires yourself is still a good idea even if your car has TPMS sensors. While you're checking your tires' air pressure, also…