Does the TPMS work on aftermarket rims? theres a set of 18'' breyton gtr-s rims i really like and i was wondering if the TPMS worked for these?
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Some it does, some it doesn't. Find someone who sells those rims new and ask them if they work before you buy.
Since the OP has a 2006, I'm fairly certain the TMPS is the old "indirect" type, where the computer just counts the tire revolutions to determine if a tire is going flat. As such, there are no sensors in the wheels, and no need to replace anything when changing wheels.
If the wheels will work with your car (brake clearance, body clearance, bolt pattern etcetera) they'll work with the TPMS.
If the wheels will work with your car (brake clearance, body clearance, bolt pattern etcetera) they'll work with the TPMS.
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Since the OP has a 2006, I'm fairly certain the TMPS is the old "indirect" type, where the computer just counts the tire revolutions to determine if a tire is going flat.
Agreed, and the Breytons in question are direct TPMS compaible for those who may need it!Since the OP has a 2006, I'm fairly certain the TMPS is the old "indirect" type, where the computer just counts the tire revolutions to determine if a tire is going flat.
Alex
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Originally Posted by STLMINI
Some it does, some it doesn't. Find someone who sells those rims new and ask them if they work before you buy.

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Because your post was bad info.Originally Posted by STLMINI
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TPMS sensors work fine in any aftermarket wheel. And if as suspected in this case, it's a pre-'07 car, then there aren't even any sensors present, the ABS system senses wheel speed as its method of determining that a tire is down on pressure. In either case - doesn't matter one whit if they are factory wheels or aftermarket.
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TPMS sensors work fine in any aftermarket wheel. And if as suspected in this case, it's a pre-'07 car, then there aren't even any sensors present, the ABS system senses wheel speed as its method of determining that a tire is down on pressure. In either case - doesn't matter one whit if they are factory wheels or aftermarket.
Really? Mad? I missed reading the guy's signature. Originally Posted by KevinC
Because your post was bad info.TPMS sensors work fine in any aftermarket wheel. And if as suspected in this case, it's a pre-'07 car, then there aren't even any sensors present, the ABS system senses wheel speed as its method of determining that a tire is down on pressure. In either case - doesn't matter one whit if they are factory wheels or aftermarket.
Lighten up, Francis. Sheeesh.
Wow! Thanks guys. I learned something new today! I was wondering that SO much, why TireRack doesn't suggest adding a sensor to the wheel like it did for my mum's Audi's. Now I know why and that's because no sensors are needed. So every rim/tire combo I put on will me monitored by the ABS sensors. Cool :D

