Do I need the TPMS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jagan323 · 01-20-2011, 01:14 PM

Hi guys,

I'm planning on buying some new wheels. Complete with it's own set of tires. The TPMS are not cheap, so I'm considering not buying them if I don't have to.

My question is, would this cause any problems for the Camaro? I check my tire pressure with a handy pressure sensor anyway. So if it doesn't mess up the Camaros sensors or causes any warning lights. I'll be good to go.

I'm keeping my stock rims for winter, that's why im not transfering the sensors over.

Anyway, any help on this matter will be appreciated.
Thanks

Darth_Emma · 01-20-2011, 01:15 PM

The light will come on in the dash every time you start your car. Also the small light will stay on all the time. If that doesn't bother you, it won't cause any harm.

I bought a set of OEM sensors when I got new wheels. If you do decide to get sensor, don't buy cheap after market sensors. Many of those don't work in the Camaro... I found that out the hard way.

Rogue Leader · 01-20-2011, 01:16 PM

You will get continuous warnings, I don't think it sets the SES or anything though. If you use OnStar Diagnostics this will reflect it as well. If you're not gonna use your old wheels all the time why not transfer them over?

Awesome_SS · 01-20-2011, 01:29 PM

I believe the car is designed to slow itself down in the event of a blowout or extremely low air pressure. I would contact your service manager at the GM dealer. You may be without a good safety feature if you do. So, just check.

Darth_Emma · 01-20-2011, 01:38 PM

My TPMS are not paired with my car right now (I have wheels on for winter) and it in no way affects how it drives. PQ is driving with no sensors at all and it doesn't affect how it drives. You just get the warning lights.

jagan323 · 01-20-2011, 06:37 PM

Okay thanks for the answers fellas. I have the same kinda reasoning as Darth Emma... I don't want to transfer the sensors everytime i swap summer and winter wheel sets. =p I will see how much the OEM sensors cost. The aftermarket ones that would be shipped with the wheel are like 299 a set. Hopefully OEM are the same, or cheaper o_o

Nine Ball · 01-21-2011, 07:08 AM

OEM sensors are usually in the $35-40 each range. You do not need them for your car, they affect nothing in terms of drivability. Just the low tire warning each time you start the car. No biggie. The main reason TPMS sensors were invented was to monitor the run-flat type tires. With those tires, you cannot tell when they are flat. With our conventional tires, it is easy to spot a flat tire.

mkeeler · 01-21-2011, 09:09 AM

I tried it and the warnings were really annoying. I have them installed now, they are only 30 bucks

Darth_Emma · 01-21-2011, 10:10 AM

I paid about $200 with tax for OEM sensors. I got them from the dealer and they ordered them based on my VIN. You can probably get them cheaper from GM parts direct.

I was actually happy to get them because they fixed the issues I'd been having with some after-market sensors.

JCO2185 · 01-21-2011, 10:48 AM

i dont think you NEED them. I bought a set of winter wheels and tires from Tirerack without the sensors. The warning comes up everytime i get in the car, but i just turn it off. Not a big deal if you can take the little indicator light staying on the cluster

01-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Do I need the TPMS? Hi guys, I'm planning on buying some new wheels. Complete with it's own set of tires. The TPMS are not cheap, so I'm considering not buying them if I don't have to. My question is, would this cause any problems for the Camaro? I check my tire pressure with a handy pressure sensor anyway. So if it doesn't mess up the Camaros sensors or causes any warning lights. I'll be good to go. I'm keeping my stock rims for winter, that's why im not transfering the sensors over. Anyway, any help on this matter will be appreciated. Thanks __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-20-2011, 01:16 PM	#3
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	You will get continuous warnings, I don't think it sets the SES or anything though. If you use OnStar Diagnostics this will reflect it as well. If you're not gonna use your old wheels all the time why not transfer them over? __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

01-20-2011, 01:29 PM	#4
Awesome_SS Jeff Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 659	I believe the car is designed to slow itself down in the event of a blowout or extremely low air pressure. I would contact your service manager at the GM dealer. You may be without a good safety feature if you do. So, just check. __________________

01-20-2011, 06:37 PM	#6
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Okay thanks for the answers fellas. I have the same kinda reasoning as Darth Emma... I don't want to transfer the sensors everytime i swap summer and winter wheel sets. =p I will see how much the OEM sensors cost. The aftermarket ones that would be shipped with the wheel are like 299 a set. Hopefully OEM are the same, or cheaper o_o __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-21-2011, 07:08 AM	#7
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	OEM sensors are usually in the $35-40 each range. You do not need them for your car, they affect nothing in terms of drivability. Just the low tire warning each time you start the car. No biggie. The main reason TPMS sensors were invented was to monitor the run-flat type tires. With those tires, you cannot tell when they are flat. With our conventional tires, it is easy to spot a flat tire. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

01-20-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The light will come on in the dash every time you start your car. Also the small light will stay on all the time. If that doesn't bother you, it won't cause any harm. I bought a set of OEM sensors when I got new wheels. If you do decide to get sensor, don't buy cheap after market sensors. Many of those don't work in the Camaro... I found that out the hard way.

01-20-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	My TPMS are not paired with my car right now (I have wheels on for winter) and it in no way affects how it drives. PQ is driving with no sensors at all and it doesn't affect how it drives. You just get the warning lights.

01-21-2011, 09:09 AM	#8
mkeeler Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 RS Bumblebee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 92	I tried it and the warnings were really annoying. I have them installed now, they are only 30 bucks __________________ All that evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing. (Oh, and DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!) Rally Yellow, Black Stripes and Ground Effects, 20" Polished Aluminum Rims, MGW Shifter, Custom Engine Cover, K&N CAI Series 69 Typhoon, Borla Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Heritage Grille, Subwoofer system, Trunk Mat, Trunk Organizer, UltraShield Clear Vinyl, Camaro SS license Plate Covers, "BY BY" Personalized Plates.

01-21-2011, 10:10 AM	#9
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I paid about $200 with tax for OEM sensors. I got them from the dealer and they ordered them based on my VIN. You can probably get them cheaper from GM parts direct. I was actually happy to get them because they fixed the issues I'd been having with some after-market sensors.

01-21-2011, 10:48 AM	#10
JCO2185 RIDING ON AIR Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 964	i dont think you NEED them. I bought a set of winter wheels and tires from Tirerack without the sensors. The warning comes up everytime i get in the car, but i just turn it off. Not a big deal if you can take the little indicator light staying on the cluster __________________ --John--2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, Summit White Air Ride Suspension, BBK Longtube Headers, Hi-Flo cats, Doug Thorley catback exhaust, Elite Catch-Can, Airraid CAI, Trifecta tune, ZL1 front end with Phantom grille, ZL1 side skirts, MRR228 graphite wheels

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