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swimmergirl · 11-04-2009, 06:02 PM

I am looking at getting snow tires with different rims for the winter.I have read a couple of threads saying that it is ok to not order the TPMS but i have also read a few that say you must get the sensors or the car may not start.Can someone set me straight?I am looking at getting 18" rims from tire rack with the pirelli tires.I have a RS.Thanks ahead of time.

JoshJ81 · 11-04-2009, 07:01 PM

what is TPMS?

wrek · 11-04-2009, 07:08 PM

yeah because TireRack wants like $65 for each TPS... we can get them much cheaper than that.

lawdogg149 · 11-04-2009, 07:09 PM

gm parts direct $36.00

CamK18 · 11-04-2009, 07:59 PM

Just put my winter tires on WITHOUT the sensors. All that happens is a message comes on the DIC saying the TPMS needs service...just flick the dial and it goes away. The light will remain on inside your spedometer though. Still drives and operates completely normal.

Hope this helps!

2010_5thgen · 11-04-2009, 08:18 PM

you do not need to have the TPMS in for the car to start. thats dumb. i had my wheels on my car and one of the sensors was not working and it was fine. you do not have to have them. only need them if you want to be able to display the pressure inside the car. ebay is where i got mine. i think i paid 40 bucks for 4 sensors. gm brand . brand new. you have to pay to get them calibrated too.

11-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
swimmergirl Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 7	TPMS ... do you need to have it? I am looking at getting snow tires with different rims for the winter.I have read a couple of threads saying that it is ok to not order the TPMS but i have also read a few that say you must get the sensors or the car may not start.Can someone set me straight?I am looking at getting 18" rims from tire rack with the pirelli tires.I have a RS.Thanks ahead of time.

11-04-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
JoshJ81 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 257	what is TPMS? __________________ 2SS/RS A6 L99 - Black w/White Stripes K&N Air Intake System Muffler Delete

11-04-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	yeah because TireRack wants like $65 for each TPS... we can get them much cheaper than that. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-04-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
CamK18 Drives: 2010 1LT Vic Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 159	Just put my winter tires on WITHOUT the sensors. All that happens is a message comes on the DIC saying the TPMS needs service...just flick the dial and it goes away. The light will remain on inside your spedometer though. Still drives and operates completely normal. Hope this helps! __________________

11-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	you do not need to have the TPMS in for the car to start. thats dumb. i had my wheels on my car and one of the sensors was not working and it was fine. you do not have to have them. only need them if you want to be able to display the pressure inside the car. ebay is where i got mine. i think i paid 40 bucks for 4 sensors. gm brand . brand new. you have to pay to get them calibrated too. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

11-04-2009, 07:09 PM	#4
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	gm parts direct $36.00

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