Taking out sensors

[IRVINEC6]

I have some new HRE's being shipped to me, and I was told to have the sensors taken out and sent to the shop shipping me the new wheels, so that I do not have to buy new ones. I just called America's Tire in my area, and they want $265 to take out the sensors. What have you guys done in this situation? Is it better to purchase new sensors? How much are the sensors? Thanks, James

[openhelix]

Just have the sensors swapped when you get the new tires mounted. Otherwise it's cheaper to just buy a second set of sensors.

[BEZ06]

I got a set of chrome OE wheels about a year ago. To break down the tires off the old wheels, mount the sensors and tires to my new wheels, and balance all the wheels cost me 100 bucks at my local Discount Tire.

To get your sensors out of the old wheels they need to break down one bead and I think they can reach in and pull out the old sensors. That shouldn't cost much at all, unless you want them to mount some new valve stems in there with no sensors, and then rebalance the wheels - it still shouldn't cost more than 100 bucks!

If you're going to keep the old set of wheels/tires for HPDE's or auto-xing or something I think you should just leave the sensors in them. Even if you're going to sell them they might be easier to sell all mounted and balanced with the sensors in them.

If you want new sensors, they will cost around $200 or $220 from forum vendors. Check with Bob ( http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/ ) or Gene Culley ( http://gmpartshouse.com ).

Our sensors are made by Schrader and Bob has them direct from Schrader which avoids the GM tax. Gene's are GM parts and cost a little more.

Or, I've got a set of used ones for $160 shipped. Problem is I won't be home until after Jan 1st.

Bob

[bizaro]

I left mine in my old wheels, when I sell the car they will go back on.

[IRVINEC6]

Well, today I drove to lower income city and had them removed and rubber stems put in for $80.00 by a mom and pop shop. It seems like the tires chains do not like to do any work on your car unless you buy tires from them. I think that is why America's Tire quoted my the $260 price.

[GotVett?]

Originally Posted by BEZ06

I got a set of chrome OE wheels about a year ago. To break down the tires off the old wheels, mount the sensors and tires to my new wheels, and balance all the wheels cost me 100 bucks at my local Discount Tire.

To get your sensors out of the old wheels they need to break down one bead and I think they can reach in and pull out the old sensors. That shouldn't cost much at all, unless you want them to mount some new valve stems in there with no sensors, and then rebalance the wheels - it still shouldn't cost more than 100 bucks!

If you're going to keep the old set of wheels/tires for HPDE's or auto-xing or something I think you should just leave the sensors in them. Even if you're going to sell them they might be easier to sell all mounted and balanced with the sensors in them.

If you want new sensors, they will cost around $200 or $220 from forum vendors. Check with Bob ( http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/ ) or Gene Culley ( http://gmpartshouse.com ).

Our sensors are made by Schrader and Bob has them direct from Schrader which avoids the GM tax. Gene's are GM parts and cost a little more.

Or, I've got a set of used ones for $160 shipped. Problem is I won't be home until after Jan 1st.

Bob

Thanks for the advice, as well.