new tires and TPMS

[jorl]

just about to replace my original 30K Continental tires with another set of exact same tire (OEM stock Continentals-I know,I know most y'all don't like 'em but when a set of new,complete steelies with a new set of tires is $80...I just couldn't pass it up),when replaced do I have to replace,remove,recalibrate the TPMS? Will they get damaged removing tires? exactly how does that procedure go? Thanks for all advice

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[AzureBlueBill]

If the new wheels already have TPMS sensors, just put the new wheel/tires on the truck. The truck will automatically pick up the TPMS transmitters. Then it's a 5 minute job to assign the correct positions, if that';s important to you (this is whathey call "recalibrating"). They charge a lot for this simple procedure, usually done with a $239 Autel programmer. I decided to buy my own. I think in 4 years it has more than paid for itself.

If you need new sensors, get some name-brand ones (not Amazon no-names), and you can just install them in the new wheels. And the rest of the procedure is the same as above.

 

[jorl]

If the new wheels already have TPMS sensors, just put the new wheel/tires on the truck. The truck will automatically pick up the TPMS transmitters. Then it's a 5 minute job to assign the correct positions, if that';s important to you (this is whathey call "recalibrating"). They charge a lot for this simple procedure, usually done with a $239 Autel programmer. I decided to buy my own. I think in 4 years it has more than paid for itself.

If you need new sensors, get some name-brand ones (not Amazon no-names), and you can just install them in the new wheels. And the rest of the procedure is the same as above.

thanks for the reply-so let me go a little further...
I have XLT wheels with 30K miles on them(original TPMS)-can I take it to a tire shop and just have them switch to the new Continental tires WITHOUT removing/altering/damaging the TPMS? and if so, AND ARE PUT BACK in same position (front left put back at front left) will everything sync.Trying not to replace TPMS if not necessary
I appreciate your time and patience.

JORL

 

[AzureBlueBill]

Yes to all.

But I'll bet they still insist on "recalibrating" the TPMS's. It's a big money maker for them.

 

[jorl]

Yes to all.

But I'll bet they still insist on "recalibrating" the TPMS's. It's a big money maker for them.

thank you-my knowledge base expands exponentially

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