11xB

Hey guys

I just got a set of wheels and opted out of getting the tpms sensors for them, which obviously triggers the light on the dash. I expected that. Someone at the local wheel shop told me that if I didnt put the sensors in that I would lose funtionality of the stability control as they are "tied in together".

Anyone know if theres any truth to this?? I have never heard of this.

Any info is appreciated..

Thank you

jnaval

Fiction. TPMS deals only with the air pressure in the tire, it's not connected to any other system.

11xB

Thats would I would think. This guys a big seller around here so I figured maybe he would know something I didnt since hes the expert.

DJ_FroZone

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hes buggin. however if u want some tpms sensors i got some for sale.

11xB

Ive got my stock ones if I decide to have some put in. Thanks for the offer though

Im going to look a bit further into this claim and see if I can find anything.

11xB

"The tire pressure monitors in most cars speak to the stability control systems (via wireless connection) to let the stability control know what the tire pressure is so it can make adjustments based off of that" - InsideLine.com

That makes complete sense. So I guess he was right.... that sucks

DJ_FroZone

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well tkae it like this. i been running now TPMS now since july. no issues and i know guys that run them for even longer. either way the computer can tell when tires are slipping. so it kicks in. i've had it happen

11xB

stability control is for side to side movement not tire spin isnt it? sounds like youre thinking of traction control

DJ_FroZone

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true. but would taking a turn at 50 + make that come on? like on/off ramps.

DREWxB08

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I have had my 18x8.5's wheels for over a month now and drove from Miami to orlando and all over Orlando and back to Miami and not one problem!! I have No TPS and its fine

11xB

is the TPMS light on? Any way to shut it off?

Gutling

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No way to shut it off unless there is someone making something aftermarket. And your tps light being on will not shut off your stability or traction control in your xb.

AcidBurnISU

Can you take your TPMS off your stock steelies, and put them on your new rims for the summer, then remove them and put them back on the stock steelies for the winter? Or do I need to buy TPMS for each set of rims/tires?

AAG

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Going on on 2 years without my TPMS and everything works just fine. Stability control still works (it saved me once already) and traction control still kicks in.

DJ_FroZone

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u can swap but it will cost to have it flashed each time. i would buy my sensors and the alteq quick set tpms changer. then u got them in both sets and have nothing to worry a bout.

bottom line. wont affect traction or stablity controls. no way to turn light off

AAG

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Or you could save your money by not buying additonal sensors and place electrical tape over the light lol.

Worst idea ever was to make this system a requirement on all 2008 and up vehicles. The light will turn on way too often in the winter and when I installed my new wheels, the light didn't even turn on until after 40 miles of driving! Check your tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll be fine.

DREWxB08

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x2

jnaval

Do the PVC pipe trick.

TrevorS

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I moved my TPMS sensors to my summer rims leaving the winter rims with none (steelies with snow tires) -- no sign of issues.

PS. I really don't mind if the indicator is on through the winter months, but it is a helpful reminder during the rest of the year if I forget to check the tire pressure -- it does go down .

11xB

What is this pvc trick you speak of?

Im thinking of taking my gauge cluster out anf putting electrical tape over the light if its an LED. If its a bulb, the bulb will be coming out.