Tire Pressure Sensors and aftermarket wheels

[Jalyn]

Those of you with aftermarket wheels, what did you do with your tire pressure sensors? Did you leave them off or put them on the new wheels?

Those that left them off, are you just dealing with the dash light or what did you do?

My past experience with these things is they are more trouble than they are worth once you remove them from the factory wheel, so I left them off. I think I'm just going to yank the bulb from the instrument cluster to get rid of the light. Is there an easier way to kill the light?

 

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You can have those removed and put in new wheels easily.

 

[leftyrb]

I have steel rims with winter tires, and just deal with the lamp and did not remove any bulbs. Mine only flashes after a highway trip, and later resets itself from picking up the signal from my OEM rims stored in the basement.

Rick

 

[Paul2660]

My take is it's like man things, it's very dependent on the person doing the work. The key is that they know to reuse the valve stems as they contain the sensor. If you don't tell them, more than likely they won't reuse them, and you will have to buy a new set.

As for working, they will work fine in a tire that is diff. than the stock tire on your truck.

Paul C

 

[Jalyn]

My take is it's like man things, it's very dependent on the person doing the work. The key is that they know to reuse the valve stems as they contain the sensor. If you don't tell them, more than likely they won't reuse them, and you will have to buy a new set.

As for working, they will work fine in a tire that is diff. than the stock tire on your truck.

Paul C

I know they'll work in most aftermarket wheels. The problem I have had in the past is they always leaked once removed from the factory wheels. A leaking issue is a bigger pain than a flashing light. I was just curious if anyone had found a work around.

 

[Paul2660]

So far no leaks on mine, but I have only had the tires on for 3 weeks now. I understand your concern as a leak would be a real pain for sure.

Paul C

 

[Mike07SE]

Is it possible to have an extra set of wheels with a new set of sensors in them?
I.E. stock wheels as the winter wheels, and whatever aftermarket wheel as a summer setup with another set of TPS' in them?

 

[Uneek]

Is it possible to have an extra set of wheels with a new set of sensors in them?
I.E. stock wheels as the winter wheels, and whatever aftermarket wheel as a summer setup with another set of TPS' in them?

Yes, the 4Runner can recognize two sets of TPMS. The dealer will need program the second set of sensors though.

 

[A10GAC]

Yes, the 4Runner can recognize two sets of TPMS. The dealer will need program the second set of sensors though.

Ok, now I have a question...Can the truck store the two sets of sensor information at the same time or will I have to make a trip to the dealer every time I switch between the summer/winter sets? Everything I've read up to this point implies that the truck only recognizes 5 sensors at a time. Pretty much the only thing keeping me from picking up a 2nd set of rims & sensors if the fact that I don't want to have to pay $$$ at the dealer twice a year for some tech to hook up the diag tool and program in the serial numbers of the TPS transmitters. Last time I called the dealer they quoted me between $50 & $75 for the programming. (Seems like it's not a common thing for them)

On a side note: It's a shame that the Land Cruiser summer/winter switch didn't make it into the 4Runner. Must be nice to switch to your winter tires and just flip a switch in the glovebox for your TPS sensors. (Grrrrrr)

 

[Uneek]

Ok, now I have a question...Can the truck store the two sets of sensor information at the same time or will I have to make a trip to the dealer every time I switch between the summer/winter sets? Everything I've read up to this point implies that the truck only recognizes 5 sensors at a time. Pretty much the only thing keeping me from picking up a 2nd set of rims & sensors if the fact that I don't want to have to pay $$$ at the dealer twice a year for some tech to hook up the diag tool and program in the serial numbers of the TPS transmitters. Last time I called the dealer they quoted me between $50 & $75 for the programming. (Seems like it's not a common thing for them)

On a side note: It's a shame that the Land Cruiser summer/winter switch didn't make it into the 4Runner. Must be nice to switch to your winter tires and just flip a switch in the glovebox for your TPS sensors. (Grrrrrr)

I think the 4Runner can handle two sets of TMPS. IIRC, the manual mentions this and how you can have two sets of wheels. If it requires programming each time you swap out the tires, it will be come a PITA real fast.

 

[leftyrb]

I know they'll work in most aftermarket wheels. The problem I have had in the past is they always leaked once removed from the factory wheels. A leaking issue is a bigger pain than a flashing light. I was just curious if anyone had found a work around.

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Toyota sells a bushing kit that can be used when installing a new set of sensors. You can also get them from tirerack.com I think that should take care of the leaks

Rick