Swap TPMS from stock 18's to stock 19" Rays

CAN-ZED · 03-27-2011, 04:31 PM

Folks, I have searched threads but cant seem to find a definitive answer.
I have 2009 base model with 18" wheels
I just bought set of used 19" OEM Rays, from a 2009 sport model
Question is - can i take my original TPMS from my base 18's and use them on the 19" Rays?

Will i have to reset or reprogram TPMS make them work, or should they just work as is?

metz · 03-27-2011, 05:21 PM

It seems to depend on how long they are off the car, or could be a distance thing idk. When I put my factory rims back on the light is still lit and needs to be reset. I'd just plan for them to have to be reset

karotZ · 03-27-2011, 05:28 PM

I had this issue a few days ago. But on mine, I had 19 Rays and switched my stock tires and TPMS to a Nismo and everything worked fine since my front PSI was still 35 and rear were 30. On yours since your coming from 18s to 19s, you have to have the TPMS resetted since you are going for different tire size. And dont go to the dealership, they charge at least $400 for dismounting the wheels, dismounting the tires, removing the TPMS, resetting the TPMS, remounting the tires and remounting the whole wheels. Then they'll tell you you might need an alignment.

TreeSemdyZee · 03-27-2011, 07:30 PM

You SHOULD NOT have to have the TPMS reset. They are just pressure monitors. Nothing else. The monitors are mated to your car, so the wheels shouldn't matter.
If you were going to a different car, then yes, they would need resetting.

karotZ · 03-27-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

You SHOULD NOT have to have the TPMS reset. They are just pressure monitors. Nothing else. The monitors are mated to your car, so the wheels shouldn't matter.
If you were going to a different car, then yes, they would need resetting.

I have no intention of flaming/fighting but just to clarify what you are saying:
Example, if he has 18s right now, and the tire size is 18/245/40 with TPMS checking PSI being in 40lb area, your telling me that when moving the TPMS to a 19s which will be 19/255/35, TPMS will not trigger that the tire is below 40lbs?

TreeSemdyZee · 03-27-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

I have no intention of flaming/fighting but just to clarify what you are saying:
Example, if he has 18s right now, and the tire size is 18/245/40 with TPMS checking PSI being in 40lb area, your telling me that when moving the TPMS to a 19s which will be 19/255/35, TPMS will not trigger that the tire is below 40lbs?

Correct. The TPMS is not the brain. They are just transmitters of the tire pressure. If the car sees that the tire pressure is below 29lbs (I think that's the threshold), then the light goes off.

metz · 03-27-2011, 08:31 PM

Well maybe the airs low in one of my factory wheels since it doesn't go away when I put them back on. I'll have to check

TreeSemdyZee · 03-27-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by metz

Well maybe the airs low in one of my factory wheels since it doesn't go away when I put them back on. I'll have to check

That happened to mine last week. One of my wheels had 28lbs so the light stayed lit.

03-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 16	Swap TPMS from stock 18's to stock 19" Rays Folks, I have searched threads but cant seem to find a definitive answer. I have 2009 base model with 18" wheels I just bought set of used 19" OEM Rays, from a 2009 sport model Question is - can i take my original TPMS from my base 18's and use them on the 19" Rays? Will i have to reset or reprogram TPMS make them work, or should they just work as is?

03-27-2011, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 16	I had this issue a few days ago. But on mine, I had 19 Rays and switched my stock tires and TPMS to a Nismo and everything worked fine since my front PSI was still 35 and rear were 30. On yours since your coming from 18s to 19s, you have to have the TPMS resetted since you are going for different tire size. And dont go to the dealership, they charge at least $400 for dismounting the wheels, dismounting the tires, removing the TPMS, resetting the TPMS, remounting the tires and remounting the whole wheels. Then they'll tell you you might need an alignment. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

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03-27-2011, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	It seems to depend on how long they are off the car, or could be a distance thing idk. When I put my factory rims back on the light is still lit and needs to be reset. I'd just plan for them to have to be reset

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	You SHOULD NOT have to have the TPMS reset. They are just pressure monitors. Nothing else. The monitors are mated to your car, so the wheels shouldn't matter. If you were going to a different car, then yes, they would need resetting.

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metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Well maybe the airs low in one of my factory wheels since it doesn't go away when I put them back on. I'll have to check