Rims that takes TPMS
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Originally posted by BigOLundh
what is a TPMS Sensor?????
what is a TPMS Sensor?????
TPMS Service Bulletin. The sensors go into each wheel and are also called wheel units.
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To disable the TPMS, go to this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-disabling-tpms-35708/
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can't we just trash the TPMS, it's not even right half the time. Almost every morning last month they went off because my garage is at like 67 F and outside it was like 98 F and when I pulled out of the garge the TPMS went off and each time i checked it and they were all at 30psi. Is there anything wrong with trashing them when I get a new set of wheels?
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Originally Posted by Horse
can't we just trash the TPMS, it's not even right half the time. Almost every morning last month they went off because my garage is at like 67 F and outside it was like 98 F and when I pulled out of the garge the TPMS went off and each time i checked it and they were all at 30psi. Is there anything wrong with trashing them when I get a new set of wheels?
From what you've described, I'm betting your TPMS is working fine, but first: After you pulled out of your 67 deg F garage, how many minutes and miles of driving did you do before you checked the tires and read 30 PSI?
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Rather than typing pages of wheels that will work with the OE TPMS sensor you can click on the link below and be able to see the wheels that Tire Rack carries for the RX8 on your RX8.
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AC7&url=index.jsp
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AC7&url=index.jsp
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Originally Posted by zoom44
paul yaw designed his wheels for proper fit of the tpms.
these are a performance wheel, 3 piece, price is around $600 or so. mega strong, mega light (i forget the exact number, he did tell me a good long time ago).
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I just ordered my winter tires and rims, and decided not to deal with TPMS transfer, as when i put my summer rims back on in a few, ill have to deflate the stock tires, put the TPMS back on, and re balance right? Ill just have to deal with the light- Im pretty sure this is correct- but my main question is, is there any way to 'turn off' the light and deactivate? the above link didnt work if anyone has that if they can repost the link it'd be great. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Omicron
Sorry, but you are mistaken, most rims will NOT take the TPMS sensors. These are little "boxes" on the inside-wheel side of the valve stem, and the wheel needs to have either a "niche" to take it, or at least a flat enough surface that it will mount. Try to put them on incompatible wheels and they will either not mount at all, leak, or come off at speed - which would result in a rapid decompression of the tire... not a good thing.
Are those what those lil boxes are....i thought so.....ahh mine are coming off the tire and most are sliding out of place.....would the dealer fix this for free
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Originally Posted by rx8cited
... I guess you're prepared to deal with the flashing TPMS warning light that will happen after the sensors are removed....
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Originally Posted by pjr
Sorry for the noobie to RX-8 question (had the car for 3 days) ... so, if I put on different wheels and tires without the sensors, the only issue is anaannoying dash ligh, right? No buzzers, or anything else?
