Tpms sensors not compatible with rims

Nov 1st, 2019 1:29 pm

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MastaOogway [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 24, 2016; 1290 posts; 1404 upvotes

Nov 1st, 2019 1:29 pm

So I bought rims and tires from Costco for my tlx but they don't have tpms for the 2019 tlx. So I had to buy them from Acura. Well the Costco tech called me while installing and apparently the tpms sensors are not compatible with my rims and it leaks air. I didn't even know this was a thing. And apparently if I want it to work I would need to install Acura rims. What a pain.
I think there's a restocking fee for the tpms sensors too if they even refund it sigh.

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Nov 1st, 2019 1:43 pm

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tebore: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2006; 11374 posts; 5862 upvotes; Brampton

Nov 1st, 2019 1:43 pm

It happens.
Rims designed for TPMS usually have a flat collar area on the face so a "nut" can be screwed to the stem to create the seal. Ones that aren't usually have a rounded area
Or just skip the TPMS sensors and live with the light. Or see if there are compatible aftermarket sensors.

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Nov 1st, 2019 1:43 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 33067 posts; 18884 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 1st, 2019 1:43 pm

Did the Acura sales department specifically tell you that the sensors were only compatible with OEM rims?

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Nov 1st, 2019 1:44 pm

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derass: Deal Addict; Sep 8, 2017; 3530 posts; 3627 upvotes; GTA

Nov 1st, 2019 1:44 pm

You just need a TPMS sensors with a snap-in rubber valve stem. Not a thread-in metal one like OEM. Snap-in should work with aftermarket wheels. They're exactly like a standard rubber valve stem just with a transmitter stuck on the end.

Looks like Costco doesn't carry this type. So get them to install the tires without TPMS sensors, then take the car to a different tire shop to install snap-in TPMS sensors.

Obviously discuss the situation with the new shop beforehand to make sure they can do it. But It's really just a matter of whether or not they have snap-in sensors in their inventory, or can get them. It seems that Costco cannot. The installation and programming is no different than any other TPMS sensor.

https://www.schradersensors.com/en/our- ... -ez-sensor
https://www.standardbrand.com/en/produc ... ms-sensors

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Nov 1st, 2019 2:21 pm

#5

Electrah: Deal Addict; Jun 18, 2018; 1231 posts; 755 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 1st, 2019 2:21 pm

Interesting to know this could happen. I just opted to not have TPMS on my winters

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Nov 1st, 2019 3:06 pm

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MastaOogway [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 24, 2016; 1290 posts; 1404 upvotes

Nov 1st, 2019 3:06 pm

Ya I just opted to not have the sensor at this point but Acura never told me about the fact that you need oem rims for the sensors but I guess they wouldn't have to technically. At this point I'm just going to see if I can return them and see what I can get. Thanks for the info guys.

Nov 2nd, 2019 8:50 pm

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ROYinTO: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2009; 4207 posts; 1932 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 2nd, 2019 8:50 pm

Electrah wrote: ↑ Interesting to know this could happen. I just opted to not have TPMS on my winters

Omitting the TPMS sensors may affect the electronic drive train and vehicle stability systems in some vehicles.

Social Distancing means staying apart 2 meters or 6 feet, the depth of a grave.
Get closer and you might have one foot in the grave. (Pass it on)

Nov 2nd, 2019 9:08 pm

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bobbyz101: Sr. Member; Mar 9, 2014; 904 posts; 525 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 2nd, 2019 9:08 pm

ROYinTO wrote: ↑ Omitting the TPMS sensors may affect the electronic drive train and vehicle stability systems in some vehicles.

And always do all your oil changes at the dealer or it will void the warranty /s

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Nov 2nd, 2019 9:40 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 33067 posts; 18884 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 2nd, 2019 9:40 pm

ROYinTO wrote: ↑ Omitting the TPMS sensors may affect the electronic drive train and vehicle stability systems in some vehicles.

On some vehicles it may not allow you to disable traction control, but it's not going to affect the drivetrain whatsoever.

Nov 3rd, 2019 1:44 am

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X24Secret: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2011; 4051 posts; 3001 upvotes; Markham

Nov 3rd, 2019 1:44 am

ROYinTO wrote: ↑ Omitting the TPMS sensors may affect the electronic drive train and vehicle stability systems in some vehicles.

Such as which vehicles? I’m curious to see a reference for this claim.

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:04 am

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ROYinTO: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2009; 4207 posts; 1932 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:04 am

X24Secret wrote: ↑ Such as which vehicles? I’m curious to see a reference for this claim.

Honda Ridgeline
https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/thr ... pms.24703/

Essentially without sensors, the TPMS warning light comes on indicating the error. With the light on VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) is automatically engaged & cannot be disabled by pushing the button in the cabin.

If I understand it right, turning the VSA off allows one to "spin" the wheels. Something one might want to do if they are stuck in the snow/ice.

Info on the VSA system: https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pub ... 00296A.pdf#[4,{%22name%22:%22Fit%22}]

Social Distancing means staying apart 2 meters or 6 feet, the depth of a grave.
Get closer and you might have one foot in the grave. (Pass it on)

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:17 am

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mxthor3: Sr. Member; Oct 1, 2015; 614 posts; 707 upvotes; Barrie, ON

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:17 am

ROYinTO wrote: ↑ Omitting the TPMS sensors may affect the electronic drive train and vehicle stability systems in some vehicles.

Yeah no.

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:20 am

#13

ROYinTO: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2009; 4207 posts; 1932 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:20 am

vkizzle wrote: ↑ On some vehicles it may not allow you to disable traction control, but it's not going to affect the drivetrain whatsoever.

It might be a bad choice of words. Would you consider modifying engine output part of the drivetrain?

Social Distancing means staying apart 2 meters or 6 feet, the depth of a grave.
Get closer and you might have one foot in the grave. (Pass it on)

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:59 am

#14

MusicBox: Banned; Dec 15, 2017; 1847 posts; 594 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 3rd, 2019 11:59 am

Why do they even put this stupid feature in vehicles?

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Nov 3rd, 2019 12:02 pm

#15

vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 33067 posts; 18884 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 3rd, 2019 12:02 pm

ROYinTO wrote: ↑ It might be a bad choice of words. Would you consider modifying engine output part of the drivetrain?

Now you're just making shit up.lol