Got a new set of Raptor wheels, that didn't come with TPMS, but valve stem are installed. I have my OEM stock wheels sitting here with no mounted tires. It looks like I'd need to remove the screw holding the TPMS to the valve stem, and install them in my new wheels, no tires are mounted on any of the wheels I'm working with.
Sound logical? Or should I just let the tire shop replace stem and TPMS altogether. Just trying to save a few bucks not having to buy new sensors seeing as how my OEMs should still be good.
Any tricks or anything I should know?

 

Sensors typically last 7-10 years although I've seen some last 14. I proactively replace mine with every other set of tires. I buy new ones and take them with me to the tire store. That works out to new sensors about every 6 years or so. They may or may not last for another set of tires but it's a lot easier and cheaper to just buy new ones and replace them while getting tires mounted.

Sensors aren't that expensive. A set of 4 will cost you $40-$50 on Amazon. I've bought 4 sets so far and have had no issues at all with them. Work as good as factory.

The sensors in your 2020 are about 5 years old. They could last 1 more year or 10. I'd buy new ones; they would only cost you about the same as 1/2 tank of gas every few years. If you wait until they die most tire shops will charge $10-$15 per tire to install new ones, doubling the cost. No extra charge if you're mounting new tires anyway.

 

Solid advice right there. Plus time and aggravation spent.
Thanks for the reply.

 

Can you post up which sets you've bought?

Also, do they have to be reprogrammed when you rotate tires or do they work like the factory and auto adjust?

 

Mine work like OEM. Think I bought mine off Ebay, came in a Motorcraft bag.

 

YES, if you swap the wheels around, you will need to re-program each corner so the system knows which tires/TPMS sensor is where. I mean you can swap the tires and you will see readouts, but they won't match the actual location of the tire. The TPMS system can read the sensor, but you have to tell the system where they are.