Question about TPMS

cstmx_ryder · 06-24-2009, 03:24 PM

I have TPMS on my 18" RFTs and just ordered new tires for the rears........

I was told by someone at America's Tire Co. that it cost 15 bucks extra per tire to replace the plastic piece on the TPMS when installing new tires. He said that piece cannot be reused, not sure what he's talking about......

Is there any truth to this? Can't we reuse all the OEM components of a TPMS on the new tires?

TIA

BMW335machine · 06-24-2009, 03:26 PM

there is only a round donut grommet/rubber seal but if it is NOT cracked you can reuse them. I think they just want extra money for no reason.

SV Concepts III · 06-24-2009, 05:05 PM

You should be able to transfer the TPMS from the stock wheels, not sure why you would need to purchase new parts unless they were damaged for some reason.

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 06-24-2009, 06:35 PM

Often the rubber seal on the TPMS will wear out

If that is the case, you will need to get a new valve stem portion

It's common for it to go bad

cstmx_ryder · 06-24-2009, 07:22 PM

How much is the valve stem portion? And that can be replaced by America's Tire Co.? Or any reputable tire shop?

TIA

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 06-24-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

How much is the valve stem portion? And that can be replaced by America's Tire Co.? Or any reputable tire shop?

TIA

yes, anyone can do that

they run about $15 if you want to purchase them alone

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BMW335machine Banned 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SFV, SoCal iTrader: (0)	there is only a round donut grommet/rubber seal but if it is NOT cracked you can reuse them. I think they just want extra money for no reason.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	You should be able to transfer the TPMS from the stock wheels, not sure why you would need to purchase new parts unless they were damaged for some reason.
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 178 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	How much is the valve stem portion? And that can be replaced by America's Tire Co.? Or any reputable tire shop? TIA __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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