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Old 08-23-2007, 07:48 AM
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i was wondering which rim would fit the tire pressure sensor
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Old 08-23-2007, 08:26 AM
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uhmm... mostly every one?
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:28 PM
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Yea I think a better question would be which rims don't fit the sensors since a good number will
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:32 PM
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i have an 05 tC...i'm curious as to how the tire pressure system works on my car. B/c i ball b.s. my tires were between 3-4 PSI off and nothing. infact after checking manually and inflating to correct pressure, my mileage also went from 24/31 to 26/33
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AFAIK, 07+ have actual sensors in the wheels where the 05-06 models use the ABS(?) system to check if all wheels are moving at the same speed
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ok i just wanted to be sure...i wanted to get some rims but idk which ones didnt fit...
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Old 08-26-2007, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kld04g
AFAIK, 07+ have actual sensors in the wheels where the 05-06 models use the ABS(?) system to check if all wheels are moving at the same speed
Yep, in 05-06 if the pressure drops evenly all around you will not get the light. On the 07+ I believe a drop in any single tire of 2 lbs will trigger the light.
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Old 08-26-2007, 03:07 AM
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well i have rims that don't fit the sensor and now my light is on... haha....i want rim that would fit it so that the light would turn off...i was thinking the Yokohama Advan RG2
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How much do the sensors cost?
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Old 08-27-2007, 04:25 AM
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btw i have an 07 tc that come with the sensors on the rims
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if your having a questions or problems with ur Tire Pressure Sensors.. or light check out my thread.. it will help. if not just PM me

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...757&highlight=

hey i saw ur post.. would u like to save time and money and buy 4 more sensors 2 put in ur 2nd set of wheels.. i have 4 of them new for sale $200 and there urs.. let me know
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