Tire Pressure Q - Page 2

djjasond · 07-15-2005, 10:41 AM

Felix, Thanks for your thorough response and great explanation. I have seen riding mowers used for all sorts of things here in Idaho but never to trick out the TPM system. Hilarious.

realmckoy · 07-17-2005, 12:45 AM

Anyone else got any input on this topic?

HEMI4ME? · 07-17-2005, 01:27 AM

I heard from another retailer that if you do take them out of the stock wheels and try to install them in the new ones that you could have a leak due to the sensors O ring which could become damaged during the re install... Furthermore they said the leak could be one not noticed immediately, and could have weeks or months down the road. I also heard from this shop that the sensors are around $50.00 per (need 4) at the dealership. My tire guy wants $200.00 to take the old wheels tires apart, remove the sensors, reinstall the sensors in the new wheels and tires re assemble both and mount the new 22s.

Per my experience I had a 06 Hummer H3 that I installed new 20" wheels and tires in. The tire guy new about them, and there was no annoying light.

djjasond · 07-18-2005, 12:31 AM

Took the plunge and ordered 4 sensors from my dealer at $50 a pop. Had to provide the vin # for them to be able to order the right ones. Will let you know how the installation goes in about a week.

realmckoy · 07-18-2005, 02:43 AM

So what is the safest and most cost effective way to fix this issue as I ahve 20s coming in and I am not loking forward to seeng this ight that i keep hearing about?

Model 57 · 07-18-2005, 03:00 AM

I think that your best bet is to take the steps that djjasond did with the dealer to avoid problems. Sure glad that I was satisfied with my stock wheels, and tires.

realmckoy · 07-18-2005, 07:05 AM

Model 57 I am in germany so it is kinda different over here also. What would cost you guys and gals in the states ...say $100 would cost me 250 euros which is equivalent to like 315 dollars.

**Mr.DJ** · 07-18-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by realmckoy

Anyone else got any input on this topic?

In my professional opinion, Felix (Buy Wheels Today) pretty well described the TPM system in its totality, its inherent problems, and viable solutions along with appropriate recommendations...very well done.

Hemi_Hombre · 07-18-2005, 11:13 AM

I installed Tire Pressure Sensors and a 300M EVIC in my '01 Intrepid R/T without any problems. Matter of fact, I also took them off when I purchased a set of 18' wheels for it. I used a copious dosage of Dawn dish soap and they slid out fairly easy.

As for the following:

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Originally Posted by HEMI4ME?

I heard from another retailer that if you do take them out of the stock wheels and try to install them in the new ones that you could have a leak due to the sensors O ring which could become damaged during the re install... Furthermore they said the leak could be one not noticed immediately, and could have weeks or months down the road.

There were no leaks whatsoever when I swapped them over. How am I so sure......the EVIC system on the 300Ms gave a digitial readout out of each tire to include the spare and the pressure was right on the button with what I put in each tire (a feature I wish was available on my 300C.....maybe a flash update is in the works at DCM). I guess if the area where the sensor seals through the stem opening on the wheel tears, one may have a leakage issue. There is lengthy discussions on this subject at Dodge Intrepid Forums. Do a search on it.

Hope this helps.....cheers