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Tire Air Pressure

Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Tire Air Pressure

The light sensor is on, I have aftermarket rims, which obviously the tires are not the same as factory, could I still fix that problem?? all tires are ok with air pressure
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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if the TPMS were not moved to the new rims your only option is black tape over the light.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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so, how do I move the TPMS to the rims I have??
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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It just so happens that there is a STICKY THREAD in the Tire & Wheel section that answers your questions.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Thanks... didn't know, I'm new at this web site...
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Lets add some visual aids also.

TPMS & a LINK to a PDF about them.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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The sensors just unscrew and bolt back up to ur aftermarket rims without switching them over the light will be on becasue the computer is not picking up anything from them so now u need to break the tires down(at lease take off bead) and take out valve stem in there now and bolt up the sensors but be sure to use an inch/lb torque wrench I think it's like 5 or so inch/lbs you DO NOT want to break one or u will pay out the a#* for a new one...if you don't trust it take it to a garage that is familiar with tpms and they will b able to do it easily(oh and breaking off the bead is no a simple task without proper equiptment but is possible)
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RX8man
The sensors just unscrew and bolt back up to ur aftermarket rims without switching them over the light will be on becasue the computer is not picking up anything from them so now u need to break the tires down(at lease take off bead) and take out valve stem in there now and bolt up the sensors but be sure to use an inch/lb torque wrench I think it's like 5 or so inch/lbs you DO NOT want to break one or u will pay out the a#* for a new one...if you don't trust it take it to a garage that is familiar with tpms and they will b able to do it easily(oh and breaking off the bead is no a simple task without proper equiptment but is possible)
thanks for the info... I see your from Orlando, are there any good shops around for our 8s??
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I don't know any that are special for just 8's but i do everything and i mean EVERYTHING on my own if you need some help with anythgin im glad to help....

a yellow too that's sweet i'm still trying to get an all yellow meet in o-town

Last edited by 04RX8man; Jul 10, 2008 at 09:05 PM. Reason: saw color of car after i posted
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RX8man
I don't know any that are special for just 8's but i do everything and i mean EVERYTHING on my own if you need some help with anythgin im glad to help....

a yellow too that's sweet i'm still trying to get an all yellow meet in o-town
oh ok... do u have ur own shop or u have a place to work on ur car?? where in orlando are u located??
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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no not my own shop(yet)!!lol I just do it in my parking lot at my apt ha sucks but i don't trust anyone except myself when it come do working on it....I'm located up on Semoran Blvd by the airport....U?
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