Tire replacement?
02-13-2013, 11:52 AM
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Tire replacement?
After 24K miles I need front tires on my 06 vert. I intend to replace them with Goodyear run flats for $836.23 out the door. My question is I assume the tire pressure monitor has a battery within each rim some ware that may need replacing after 7 years. If so does anyone know the type of battery so I have it with me for replacement when they mount the new tires tomorrow. Thanks, Harry
02-13-2013, 12:06 PM
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tire pressure sensors are sealed in that you dont replace their battery, you replace the entire piece.
there are several versions based upon the year of the car, just ensure you get the ones that go for your year.
there are several versions based upon the year of the car, just ensure you get the ones that go for your year.
Last edited by ChevyDave; 02-13-2013 at 12:40 PM. Reason: corrected spelling
02-13-2013, 12:07 PM
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You'd think there'd be a replacement battery for the C6 TPM sensors.
But no, there isn't.
Or you might think someone would've figured a way to cobble-in a replacement battery -- like was done for the C5 sensor.
But no... I believe the only option is to replace the entire C6 sensor.
Related discussions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...o-replace.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-new-tpms.html
But no, there isn't.
Or you might think someone would've figured a way to cobble-in a replacement battery -- like was done for the C5 sensor.
But no... I believe the only option is to replace the entire C6 sensor.
Related discussions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...o-replace.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-new-tpms.html
02-13-2013, 12:09 PM
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02-13-2013, 12:21 PM
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If I were getting new tires on a 06, I would just replace the sensors. I am about to replace one of them now on my car. It will save you lots of trouble later to just go ahead and replace them.
02-13-2013, 12:54 PM
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02-13-2013, 01:00 PM
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removed note: after reviewing manufacture of the tps i had shown here, i found rather bad results, so removed that pic. oem probably best
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02-13-2013, 02:09 PM
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On my '06 the fronts went out at 21K miles but still had enough tread on the rears to probably hit 30K. As the car was 6 + years old I figured it would be best to change all four tires. Even though most everyone here said don't do it I went to Costco and the manager personally changed the tires himself - I watched. No damage done and four Michelin A/S runflats with new TPMS, balance, installation & tax was just under $1,350. I had to order the tires from them but they were delivered in less than a week.
02-13-2013, 05:11 PM
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Get stock sensors. Aftermarket can be risky from a reliability basis especially the Dorman ones. Bob at House of Wheels has good prices on the sensors. Make sure you buy everything you need and take them to the shop where they are changing the tires. New cars have been coming with sensors since 08 so they do enough wheels with tire pressure sensors the basic tire jockeys know how to change them and set them.
I suggest you do a walk around with the shop manager before you have change the tires. Make note of the wheel finish and condition before they start using any tools. Runflats are very stiff and there are tire changing machines designed to handle the tires but a lot of shops will not pay the extra money for one of those machines and they do the work on one less capable. Even with the correct machine it is easy to have a tool slip and ruin the rim's finish and even easier if they aren't using the correct machine.
Bill
I suggest you do a walk around with the shop manager before you have change the tires. Make note of the wheel finish and condition before they start using any tools. Runflats are very stiff and there are tire changing machines designed to handle the tires but a lot of shops will not pay the extra money for one of those machines and they do the work on one less capable. Even with the correct machine it is easy to have a tool slip and ruin the rim's finish and even easier if they aren't using the correct machine.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; 02-13-2013 at 05:15 PM.
02-13-2013, 05:37 PM
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Just a note, I have not tried the aftermarket ones yet. I had read that they work fine, so that is what I bought. I should find out this weekend if it works.
02-14-2013, 08:57 AM
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[QUOTE=CO Lightfoot;1583112063]You'd think there'd be a replacement battery for the C6 TPM sensors.
But no, there isn't.
they should make the batteries replaceable i don't know what the thinking was their 3 0or 4 dollars a battery and then maybe a 5 dollar TPMS re- build verse replacing the entire sensors for $200.00 , anyway you should check out House of Wheels I just ordered factory oem sensors from Bob $180.00 shipped hes a forum vendor, as soon as i get them i'm getting my tires installed.
But no, there isn't.
they should make the batteries replaceable i don't know what the thinking was their 3 0or 4 dollars a battery and then maybe a 5 dollar TPMS re- build verse replacing the entire sensors for $200.00 , anyway you should check out House of Wheels I just ordered factory oem sensors from Bob $180.00 shipped hes a forum vendor, as soon as i get them i'm getting my tires installed.
