Poll: Winter Tires and Rims

[FRiSson]

Originally Posted by Justin.b

I bough a set of 205/55/16 Continental Winter Contacts with steel wheels from TireRack. I had a set of wheels/tires liberated by the local wheel freedom fighters last year, so I'll be keeping the stocks for summer use (seriously, who the heck steals 11 year old rotas?).

No TPMS sensors. I'll deal with the light for a couple of months. I should be able to make it through.

-Justin

What does this mean? That you knowingly bought stolen property?

[MannyO]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

What does this mean? That you knowingly bought stolen property?

The way I interpreted it, he had wheels stolen off of his car...I could be wrong.

[FRiSson]

Originally Posted by MannyO

The way I interpreted it, he had wheels stolen off of his car...I could be wrong.

Do'h. My bad.

[Sovran]

I just received my Michelin X-Ice Xi3's on steelies from TireRack. Sadly, I didn't have time to put them on the car before today's mini-storm. Oh well.

[Justin.b]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

What does this mean? That you knowingly bought stolen property?

Nah. My wife went out to find her xB sitting on blocks last year. I still search craigslist to see if they turn up.

-Justin

[jmaryt]

i can just feel your frustration with that!
you tellin' me this happens outside "lawrence?"
who da thunk!..lot of "busy" people out there!
just sayin'

[NRGBalanced]

I put 205/55/16 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D snow tires on 16" Sport Edition wheels. Wanted something that was a performance/sport winter tire because of all the dry pavement driving I do up and down 128.



Had them come from Tire Rack with TPMS installed too, but I didn't get my ATEQ Quickset until this week. No more warning light now!

[NYC BRZ]

Picked up used TireRack Steelies with 205/55/16 Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds off a guy who had them for 1.5 seasons on hIs 2010 WRX. His buddy wrapped the car around a pole taking it for a test drive so he bought a Jeep. Sunk in as hell but worth the $400 seeing how great of shape they were in.

Currently testing experimental clonable TPMS sensors for work (I work in product development for a manufacturer.) Using a clonable sensor will prevent the need to relearn each time so the car never knows I switched wheels. I love getting free TPMS

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[davesrave]

I just put on Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRTs on Scion FR-S wheels yesterday. All is well so far - the ride, handling, and tire noise are better than I expected. TPMS light came on after about 30 miles. I have my OEMs in the garage a few feet away from the car, so if that trick works (I can't see how) I'll let you know.

[FRiSson]

Per the suggestion of another forum member, I bought LightDims blackout stickers. One sticker perfectly blocks the TPMS light.

[davesrave]

Report #1: Drove home from work with the TPMS light on. The car was parked next to the sensors for a couple of hours before I went out. When I started it, the TPMS light was out! Drove about 7 miles, out for 2+ hours, drove the return trip home and the TPMS light is still out. Still not convinced this is going to be the long term scenario because I don't understand how this system works.

[NRGBalanced]

Originally Posted by NYC BRZ

Currently testing experimental clonable TPMS sensors for work (I work in product development for a manufacturer.) Using a clonable sensor will prevent the need to relearn each time so the car never knows I switched wheels. I love getting free TPMS

Not to pick on you or your industry, but what is the holdup on delivering this tech to customers? I started looking into cloneable TPMS around 2010 for my old Altima, and Schrader had some info on their website about their concept cloneable sensors. Two years later and I have not seen any significant adoption of what seems to be a really good idea. Is it just that getting devices approved for automotive use is a huge PITA?

[NYC BRZ]

Originally Posted by NRGBalanced

Not to pick on you or your industry, but what is the holdup on delivering this tech to customers? I started looking into cloneable TPMS around 2010 for my old Altima, and Schrader had some info on their website about their concept cloneable sensors. Two years later and I have not seen any significant adoption of what seems to be a really good idea. Is it just that getting devices approved for automotive use is a huge PITA?

We just released our full clonable program in June. I run our brand that designed the TPMS tools to support these sensors. Out of respect of forum rules I won't say who I work for or link to the technology since we're not a vendor. Actually we sell to the biggest auto parts retailers in the country. My company does all sorts of engine management and temperature control parts through our own brands and many private labels for our customers. I'll pm you the info.

[Justin.b]

I park the FR-S outside and the tires are in the garage. I had another car in the garage that I was working on for a few days and I got the light.

Moved the car out and moved the stock tires to the front of the garage and the tpms light went out. The light itself isnt't really annoying in this car. Some cars will harass you into stopping for air by flashing the warning message on any screen they have available. I'm glad toyobaru took a more subtle route.

-Justin