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I am planning on switching out to Nokian WR's shortly after my MCSa arrives in Oct/Nov. My newbie question is regarding the TPMS -- If I get new wheels, do I need to get a new set of TPMS sensors? If so, does anyone know the cost and if tire people are familiar with this issue?
Thanks a bunch!
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'07 and earlier, the TPMS is measuing the rotaion of the wheel itself. When it sences one wheel rotating at a different rate (which happens when one tire looses pressure), it sets off the warning light in the car. '08 cars will be using a different system, though. Just double-check with the dealer which set-up you have when the car arrives (they occasionally swich out to new stuff mid-year).
The only thing you'll probably need to do is re-set your sensor once the new wheels are on and you've set your cold PSI. Check your manual for instructions on how to do this.
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I've heard that late '07s also have the same system as on the '08s.
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Thanks, msh441, that makes a _lot_ of sense. I'll wait for the car to show up and ask the SA then.
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Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
