TerryTJ1967 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I bought 17" rims to replace the stock 16" ones then I ordered new tires. I ask the tire shop if they can swap the TPMS sensors and they said probably but the stock wheels may have a specific shape and may not fit the new wheels. ???? Sounds a little strange but without dismantling one of my tires and wheels now how can I know for sure? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightBeASynth Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 they should swap over fine if not its an extra 100 or so for news ones but I don't buy the excuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXFRDOwner Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 they should swap over fine if not its an extra 100 or so for news ones but I don't buy the excuse. I second the motion. ... The TPMS are interchangeable as long as they keep them in the same tire position they were removed from (LF, RF, LR, RR). Something to do with the way they're programmed with the TPMS Module with a distance parameter. I just upgraded my 16"s to 18"s ... Walmart and NTB wouldnt do it. Discount Tire wanted me to sign a waiver basically saying that they're not responsible for any damages to the new tires if they rub, because I went from the original width of 215 to a 245 and the label on the driver side door says to only replace with 215's. I went to a local tire repair guy and he swapped everything out for me (to include the TMPS) and mounted/balanced the old tires all for $100 flat. BTW .... I'm still trying to sell the old tire/wheel package. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryTJ1967 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 yeah I am going from 205/60/16s to 245/45/17s. They are exactly the same height and have found no one has had any problems doing so. I was just concerned that maybe the stock wheels had some special shape inside for the TPMS and would not work on aftermarket wheels. Wal-Mart did not say they would not do it so we will see by Wednesday when I plan to go there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryTJ1967 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 They worked fine I just had to get new bands at $10 each to fit the bigger wheels. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXFRDOwner Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Glad to hear it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryTJ1967 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Took Wal-Mart 5 times and 2 new tires to get them balanced right. This morning they said the TPMS sensors were loose inside. Glad they didn't damage them but what kind of idiots work there not to tighten the bands tight enough? Geesh I've spent more time there then at home. They did give me a $20 gift card but WOW for all the hours I spent there???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXFRDOwner Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 it's best to take your car to a "tire only" shop if you need the work done right the first time. Nothing against them but Walmart automotive techs are not truly tire experts, so it's always a coin flip whether they're gonna do the job right or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 it's best to take your car to a "tire only" shop if you need the work done right the first time. Nothing against them but Walmart automotive techs are not truly tire experts, so it's always a coin flip whether they're gonna do the job right or not. This. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I recently bought a 2015 Fusion SE and it has American Racing wheels on it. So, I have no idea if the TPMS were placed on them or not...or can I tell? I don't have any dash indicators lit up. I was wondering if the system just goes dormant when the TPMS sensors are gone. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I recently bought a 2015 Fusion SE and it has American Racing wheels on it. So, I have no idea if the TPMS were placed on them or not...or can I tell? I don't have any dash indicators lit up. I was wondering if the system just goes dormant when the TPMS sensors are gone. Thanks. No, it doesn't go "dormant." If there were no TPMS sensors present, the warning would come on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Ok, thanks for the info! I saw that it has Michelin tires on it too. With only 12000 miles on the car I was surprised the original owner didnt keep the stock tires when he changed the rims. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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