[Z06] Wheel question. TPMS please help
#1
Burning Brakes
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Wheel question. TPMS please help
I currently own a 2006 Z06 with the OEM 18/19 wheel set up. I'm considering purchasing OEM cup wheels from a 2011 Z06 (19/20" setup).
My question is will i have an issue with the TPMS? Would I have to replace the sensors in the cup wheels to have them work properly in my 06z?
If so how much will this cost me on top of buying the wheels?
I don't want to have any issues with my car. It's a new to me 06Z with only 8k miles and don't want to cause any problems. I want all systems in the car to continue working properly.
Please help. Thank you.
My question is will i have an issue with the TPMS? Would I have to replace the sensors in the cup wheels to have them work properly in my 06z?
If so how much will this cost me on top of buying the wheels?
I don't want to have any issues with my car. It's a new to me 06Z with only 8k miles and don't want to cause any problems. I want all systems in the car to continue working properly.
Please help. Thank you.
#3
Burning Brakes
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There is no way to make them work with a tool or something?
Sounds like a decent added expense on top of purchasing the actual wheels.
The sensors cost over $100 bucks right? And then going to a trustworthy wheel shop that can remove the tires install the new TPMS sensors properly and then remount and balance.... Seems like a few extra hundred dollars and more importantly worrying about the tire shop messing up the rims!!
Why is nothing easy
Sounds like a decent added expense on top of purchasing the actual wheels.
The sensors cost over $100 bucks right? And then going to a trustworthy wheel shop that can remove the tires install the new TPMS sensors properly and then remount and balance.... Seems like a few extra hundred dollars and more importantly worrying about the tire shop messing up the rims!!
Why is nothing easy
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#4
Melting Slicks
There is no way to make them work with a tool or something?
Sounds like a decent added expense on top of purchasing the actual wheels.
The sensors cost over $100 bucks right? And then going to a trustworthy wheel shop that can remove the tires install the new TPMS sensors properly and then remount and balance.... Seems like a few extra hundred dollars and more importantly worrying about the tire shop messing up the rims!!
Why is nothing easy
Sounds like a decent added expense on top of purchasing the actual wheels.
The sensors cost over $100 bucks right? And then going to a trustworthy wheel shop that can remove the tires install the new TPMS sensors properly and then remount and balance.... Seems like a few extra hundred dollars and more importantly worrying about the tire shop messing up the rims!!
Why is nothing easy
I thought about changing to the 2010+ receiver, but I wasn't sure it would work.
#5
Burning Brakes
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I ran into a the same issue when I bought a set of ZR1 wheels. New sensors can be bought for 50 each online, but then you have to add in the cost of dismounting/mounting and balancing so it can be expensive.
I thought about changing to the 2010+ receiver, but I wasn't sure it would work.
I thought about changing to the 2010+ receiver, but I wasn't sure it would work.
#6
Team Owner
Sensors are $30-60 each. That or buy the LG box that disables TPMS. I wish I went that route.
#7
Burning Brakes
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#8
Team Owner
It is just tire pressure monitoring which is only there because of government mandates. Whatever you want though. If that is important to you then spend the $250 on new sensors.
#9
Burning Brakes
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If I were to buy the sensors do I just have a wheel shop dismount the wheels remove the 2011 version sensors and add the new ones? Then just slap the wheels on the car and all will be in working order? Or are their more steps involed in making them link to the car?
#10
Team Owner
The shop has to link them to the car. Then the sensors in your current wheels wont work anymore since they only sync to one set. So if you plan on swapping wheels and keeping the old ones you need to buy the tool to program them yourself.
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Sensors on the C6 Z06 are NOT all the same. 2006-2009 will interchange and DO require a tool to program.
2010 and 2011's built during 2010 WILL work together and do NOT require a tool to program.
2011's built in 2011 and 2012 and 2013 WILL work together and DO require a tool to program.
Add: BTW, the sensors are color coded to make them easier to identify. The sensors which do NOT require a tool are GREEN.
2010 and 2011's built during 2010 WILL work together and do NOT require a tool to program.
2011's built in 2011 and 2012 and 2013 WILL work together and DO require a tool to program.
Add: BTW, the sensors are color coded to make them easier to identify. The sensors which do NOT require a tool are GREEN.
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#12
Burning Brakes
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What would happen If I just mount the wheels as is with the incorrect sensors? Other than the TPMS alarm going off would if effect the vehicle drivability?
For example is the TPMS system sofisticated enough to limit the speed of the car or would it effect the traction control, Etc....
For example is the TPMS system sofisticated enough to limit the speed of the car or would it effect the traction control, Etc....
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What would happen If I just mount the wheels as is with the incorrect sensors? Other than the TPMS alarm going off would if effect the vehicle drivability?
For example is the TPMS system sofisticated enough to limit the speed of the car or would it effect the traction control, Etc....
For example is the TPMS system sofisticated enough to limit the speed of the car or would it effect the traction control, Etc....
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This has been discussed many, many times through the years. Do a search.
The best knowledge I ever found was from BEZ06, a forum member. Look up his posts. You'll find very good/valuable info concerning this (TPMS) subject.
Remember that it's not jus the sensor, but the computer module that reads them and it's connected to BCM.
The best knowledge I ever found was from BEZ06, a forum member. Look up his posts. You'll find very good/valuable info concerning this (TPMS) subject.
Remember that it's not jus the sensor, but the computer module that reads them and it's connected to BCM.
#15
Burning Brakes
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I was told that there is some sensor by the steering wheel that can be removed to disable the TPMS completely?
if so how can it be done and can it then be plugged right back in when the original wheels are installed again. Would removing this affect anything else?
Sorry for all the questions. It's just that I made a verbal deal with someone to pick up his wheels tomorrow and I really don't want to back out.
Keep in mind this is my weekend car and I don't race on streets or track. Just cruise around and fun spirited driving every so often.
if so how can it be done and can it then be plugged right back in when the original wheels are installed again. Would removing this affect anything else?
Sorry for all the questions. It's just that I made a verbal deal with someone to pick up his wheels tomorrow and I really don't want to back out.
Keep in mind this is my weekend car and I don't race on streets or track. Just cruise around and fun spirited driving every so often.
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I was told that there is some sensor by the steering wheel that can be removed to disable the TPMS completely?
I'm not sure about steering sensors, but for saftey "on the street", I would not disconnect those. JMO.
if so how can it be done and can it then be plugged right back in when the original wheels are installed again. Would removing this affect anything else?
LG Motorsports in Plano, Tex has the answer and required parts.
Sorry for all the questions. It's just that I made a verbal deal with someone to pick up his wheels tomorrow and I really don't want to back out.
Keep in mind this is my weekend car and I don't race on streets or track. Just cruise around and fun spirited driving every so often.
I'm not sure about steering sensors, but for saftey "on the street", I would not disconnect those. JMO.
if so how can it be done and can it then be plugged right back in when the original wheels are installed again. Would removing this affect anything else?
LG Motorsports in Plano, Tex has the answer and required parts.
Sorry for all the questions. It's just that I made a verbal deal with someone to pick up his wheels tomorrow and I really don't want to back out.
Keep in mind this is my weekend car and I don't race on streets or track. Just cruise around and fun spirited driving every so often.
It's strictly your choice. But with different types road surfaces and heavy on the right pedal; those safety features are sometimes handy (for drivers like me anyway).
Disconnecting the steering sensor, at least in my rationale defeats the cars ability to know if it's in a slide during cornering.
Just seems like a bad idea for the street anyway, IMO....
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Burning Brakes
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Disconnecting safety features and driving on the street in a ("fun spirited driving every so often") way is not something I would do, personally.
It's strictly your choice. But with different types road surfaces and heavy on the right pedal; those safety features are sometimes handy (for drivers like me anyway).
Disconnecting the steering sensor, at least in my rationale defeats the cars ability to know if it's in a slide during cornering.
Just seems like a bad idea for the street anyway, IMO....
It's strictly your choice. But with different types road surfaces and heavy on the right pedal; those safety features are sometimes handy (for drivers like me anyway).
Disconnecting the steering sensor, at least in my rationale defeats the cars ability to know if it's in a slide during cornering.
Just seems like a bad idea for the street anyway, IMO....