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runninlope Enthusiast

runninlope

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Hey guys. Looking at getting a new set of rims for my truck and am new to the tpms system. Will new rims come with sensors or can I / will I have to remove the ones off my existing rims? Thanks for the help

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

Rawyzf

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You usually have to buy them seperate. Or you can reuse the ones in your stock wheels.

ccdies Enthusiast

ccdies

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yeah that's what I do, just reuse your stock TPM's

Strykers_Inc Enthusiast

Strykers_Inc

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New rims won't come with them but you can purchase them and have them installed. You can re-use the sensors from your old wheels, but will have to pay for a replacement stem (believe that's what has to be replaced). If your trying to save money that's the route to go. I have two sets of wheels so I went with a whole new set of gm sensors.

runninlope Enthusiast

runninlope

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I've never looked into them I guess. Are they part of the valve stem or a whole new hole in the rim unseen ? If I remove them can I still use those rims to slap on an older truck or will I have a hole to plug?

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

Rawyzf

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They attach to the valve stem. No extra holes ☺

TheTunaHunter Enthusiast

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When I got my Method/Duratrac setup from TireRack I paid for a new set of TPMS sensors - probably just some generic brand but they synced up no problem once I put the truck into learning mode. As always (5/6 sets of rims/tires mounted/balanced/delivred) very happy with my TireRack customer experience.

Asells Enthusiast

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When I got my Method/Duratrac setup from TireRack I paid for a new set of TPMS sensors - probably just some generic brand but they synced up no problem once I put the truck into learning mode. As always (5/6 sets of rims/tires mounted/balanced/delivred) very happy with my TireRack customer experience.

Sorry to get off topic, but how do you put it into learn mode?
Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

Rawyzf

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Sorry to get off topic, but how do you put it into learn mode?

You need a relearn tool.
Asells Enthusiast

Asells

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Thats what I thought . I had to take mine to a tire shop. They did it for free.

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