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Hachi6 · 07-20-2012, 12:10 AM

So what is everyone doing about their tpms?

my rims are sitting and I plan on going in this weekend and may just slap them on tpms-less.

ant official traction control issues? what did you do if you have a set of after market wheels...

I love my 86.
Ricky

Asterisked Accolade · 07-20-2012, 12:51 AM

Take em' out. 'Keep em' out. That's how i'll be doing it.

Miniata · 07-20-2012, 03:58 AM

I just ignore the light when it comes on, which isn't often. I usually have a couple of other dash lights on as well though, since the traction control and stability control are often turned off. As long as I don't drive more than 25 miles or so at a time, the light stays off with my TPMS-less aftermarket wheels. Traction control and stability control are not affected by the absence of TPMS sensors.

mechaghost · 07-20-2012, 04:22 AM

I had them transfer over my tpms. PRoblem solved

Miniata · 07-20-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mechaghost

I had them transfer over my tpms. PRoblem solved

That only works if you have one set of wheels. I have at least 2 or 3 sets of wheels for most of my cars.

wrxneffect · 07-20-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

That only works if you have one set of wheels. I have at least 2 or 3 sets of wheels for most of my cars.

I had mine transferred over too, but I only plan on running one set of wheels. If I was going to run multiple sets I would transfer them to the set that would see the longest most consecutive miles.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 07-20-2012, 10:14 PM

It's just a light. We all lived and drove just fine long before we had a light telling us our tires were low. Things like your car pulling to one direction, loud noises, etc... all signal your car may have an issue.

TSLRich · 07-20-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

It's just a light. We all lived and drove just fine long before we had a light telling us our tires were low. Things like your car pulling to one direction, loud noises, etc... all signal your car may have an issue.

agree...

Suiris · 07-21-2012, 11:38 AM

I actually purchased my wheels with new sensors and I'll be purchasing a winter/summer consumer devices to "reprogram" my car as needed.

greenguy101 · 07-21-2012, 04:59 PM

I learned my lesson on my old car. I didn't add the tpms back when I up graded the wheels. The problem with low profile wheels is that you get VERY little wobble when the tire pressure is low. I was doing 80 down the highway at 11:30 at night when I had a tire blow. Luckily it was the back right and not a front. I personally won't go without tpms again.

dori. · 07-21-2012, 08:36 PM

If your tire blows the tpms isn't going to tell you in advance

greenguy101 · 07-22-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dori.

If your tire blows the tpms isn't going to tell you in advance

Correct, but in my case the tire went flat and since I was running low profiles I didn't get the usual wobble. My rim cut 2 grooves in the tire causing it to shred and do paint damage to the right rear fender. Luckily the rim wasn't damaged. My point is that if I would have kept my TPMS in the tires than I would have known that the tire was going down and I could have avoided it shredding apart.

Hachi6 · 07-22-2012, 06:04 AM

Thanks guys.

I saved myself a few hundred bucks and transferred BOTH the stock tpms and tires. I was going to pick up some nitto tires but swapped the stockers instead to save 6 bills and pay off other car part purchases. (can't wait!)

07-20-2012, 12:10 AM	#1
Hachi6 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black frs Location: Oahu Hawaii Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so what is everyone doing about their tpms? So what is everyone doing about their tpms? my rims are sitting and I plan on going in this weekend and may just slap them on tpms-less. ant official traction control issues? what did you do if you have a set of after market wheels... I love my 86. Ricky

07-20-2012, 03:58 AM	#3
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just ignore the light when it comes on, which isn't often. I usually have a couple of other dash lights on as well though, since the traction control and stability control are often turned off. As long as I don't drive more than 25 miles or so at a time, the light stays off with my TPMS-less aftermarket wheels. Traction control and stability control are not affected by the absence of TPMS sensors. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

07-21-2012, 04:59 PM	#10
greenguy101 VMFIC ORLANDO SCIKOTICS Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 292 Thanks: 46 Thanked 144 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I learned my lesson on my old car. I didn't add the tpms back when I up graded the wheels. The problem with low profile wheels is that you get VERY little wobble when the tire pressure is low. I was doing 80 down the highway at 11:30 at night when I had a tire blow. Luckily it was the back right and not a front. I personally won't go without tpms again. __________________ "Silence is acceptance so start talking or quit bitching!"

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Hachi6 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black frs Location: Oahu Hawaii Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys. I saved myself a few hundred bucks and transferred BOTH the stock tpms and tires. I was going to pick up some nitto tires but swapped the stockers instead to save 6 bills and pay off other car part purchases. (can't wait!)

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