Tire replacement & TPMS

Z-Girl 12 · 10-14-2012, 10:19 PM

So I stopped by Discount Tire for a tire quote and was quoted and additional $30 for two TMPS kits. The guy said that when they take the tpms out of the old tires they have to rebuild the kit which sometimes leaks so they strongly recommend replacing them for $15 a piece. Is this necessary? Does that sound right? Thanks!

Trips · 10-14-2012, 10:34 PM

Why are they touching them if all you're doing is replacing the tires?

Sounds like they're just trying to squeeze extra $$ out of you

TreeSemdyZee · 10-14-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Why are they touching them if all you're doing is replacing the tires?

Sounds like they're just trying to squeeze extra $$ out of you

The best way to keep from damaging the TPMS is to drop them into the wheels before tire removal.
I think I paid about $5 per wheel on my 350.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-14-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

The best way to keep from damaging the TPMS is to drop them into the wheels before tire removal.
I think I paid about $5 per wheel on my 350.

So TreeSemdyZee do u think they r commending them be changed because chances r they screw it up when replacing the tires?

TreeSemdyZee · 10-14-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

So TreeSemdyZee do u think they r commending them be changed because chances r they screw it up when replacing the tires?

Not really. It's kind of like when you do anything that involves a gasket. That's pretty much all the rebuild kits are. Gaskets and maybe some other minor pieces. They aren't really "rebuilding" the TPMS. Just replacing all of the seals so there's no leakage.

edit: Scratch what I just said. It looks like there's more to the rebuild that just seals. Looks like the stem, cap, seal and nut.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/bro...RebuildKit.jsp

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Trips · 10-14-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

The best way to keep from damaging the TPMS is to drop them into the wheels before tire removal.
I think I paid about $5 per wheel on my 350.

Thanks for explanation.

Telephone · 10-15-2012, 08:13 PM

It's a rip off. You're gonna pay at least $1000 for a complete set of new tires, so replacing a valve core and a seal should be included with the new tire(s). Just like new valve stems come free when you by new tires for a car without TPMS.

Jsolo · 10-16-2012, 02:26 PM

Discount tire will negotiate, so offer them $4/wheel for the rebuild kit. I doubt they'd argue over it and lose a tire sale.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-16-2012, 06:49 PM

Thanks everyone i dont mind paying the money if its necessary. Jus dont wanna b ripped off...i think im gettin my stock replacement Potenzas from Tire Rack but Discount will do the mounting. Thanks!

Jsolo · 10-16-2012, 07:12 PM

^^I recommend getting your tires from the same place that will mount/balance. If there's a problem, there won't be any finger pointing.

Also, discount tire WILL match tirerack's prices. If the associate says no, ask to speak to mgr. If you get a bunch of static, go to another discount tire.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-16-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

^^I recommend getting your tires from the same place that will mount/balance. If there's a problem, there won't be any finger pointing.

Also, discount tire WILL match tirerack's prices. If the associate says no, ask to speak to mgr. If you get a bunch of static, go to another discount tire.

Thanks JSolo...very good point. Lugging them from home to the shop would b a headache anyway.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-16-2012, 09:56 PM

Do you really like the Bridgestones? IMO there are a lot of better choices for a lot less money. Just a thought.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-17-2012, 07:27 AM

I am a sucka for NOT trying new things. Once u purchase ur stuck with what u hav when it comes to tired. I hav no complaints about the Potenzas. I had them on my G35 and never changed and so far they hav been pretty good for me on the Z. I dont track him or anything. But I guess at $308 a piece I should check some old threads on here and see what others are using. Thanks treezemdyzee! What are you running on?

TreeSemdyZee · 10-17-2012, 01:03 PM

I've got Continental DW. I had planned on DWS (due to the occasional snow here) at the time, but none were available when I bought..

10-14-2012, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Tire replacement & TPMS So I stopped by Discount Tire for a tire quote and was quoted and additional $30 for two TMPS kits. The guy said that when they take the tpms out of the old tires they have to rebuild the kit which sometimes leaks so they strongly recommend replacing them for $15 a piece. Is this necessary? Does that sound right? Thanks! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-14-2012, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Why are they touching them if all you're doing is replacing the tires? Sounds like they're just trying to squeeze extra $$ out of you __________________

10-16-2012, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Discount tire will negotiate, so offer them $4/wheel for the rebuild kit. I doubt they'd argue over it and lose a tire sale. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

10-16-2012, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Thanks everyone i dont mind paying the money if its necessary. Jus dont wanna b ripped off...i think im gettin my stock replacement Potenzas from Tire Rack but Discount will do the mounting. Thanks! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-16-2012, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	^^I recommend getting your tires from the same place that will mount/balance. If there's a problem, there won't be any finger pointing. Also, discount tire WILL match tirerack's prices. If the associate says no, ask to speak to mgr. If you get a bunch of static, go to another discount tire. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

10-15-2012, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	It's a rip off. You're gonna pay at least $1000 for a complete set of new tires, so replacing a valve core and a seal should be included with the new tire(s). Just like new valve stems come free when you by new tires for a car without TPMS.

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10-17-2012, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I am a sucka for NOT trying new things. Once u purchase ur stuck with what u hav when it comes to tired. I hav no complaints about the Potenzas. I had them on my G35 and never changed and so far they hav been pretty good for me on the Z. I dont track him or anything. But I guess at $308 a piece I should check some old threads on here and see what others are using. Thanks treezemdyzee! What are you running on? __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

10-17-2012, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I've got Continental DW. I had planned on DWS (due to the occasional snow here) at the time, but none were available when I bought..

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