BostonBruins

I'm getting a new set of wheels, sticking with the stock tires for now. This is the first vehicle I've had with TPMS and also my first time buying aftermarket wheels... read a couple of old old threads via google search but didn't find direct answers to the ones below.

I was reading the manual and saw that there are flashing/solid lights that will come on.

1) Are there any dings (like seat belt noise) or anything else annoying that will happen if I choose not to buy a new set of TPMS for these new wheels?

2) And are there any other negative side effects other than the lights?

I'm keeping my stock wheels for winter, so it's probably not worth the effort of transferring them every time. I reckon I could probably just eyeball the tires and see if they're low - and check them on occasion with a gauge.

Ricktwuhk

Eyeballing tires works for no one. You should check air pressure monthly. TPMS notifies of LARGE drops, it does not take the place of checking tires

Light will stay on. If you have a catastrophic failure, your insurance company may balk at payment when they find no TPMS.

I love when people buy $40,000+ trucks, expensive wheels and tires, and want to cheap out on safety equipment.

BostonBruins

Yes, that's why I said I will check it with a gauge as well...

I love when people have an attitude when someone asks a question, you know, because they don't necessarily know all the answers to everything. I really don't want to say thank you, but I will. Thanks.

Just asking a simple question because it's my first time dealing with TPMS, and I still had questions after reading some stuff about it.

Chad Walker

Remember, if it wasn't for Ford and Firestone we wouldn't even have TPMS requirements. Thanks big time.

Wanted33

Boston, check the prices on Ebay, etc. The sensors aren't that expensive, and you won't have to be bothered with warning lights all the time. JMHO

BostonBruins

Thanks will do... so OEM isn't necessary? Cheap eBay ones are "good enough?"

73fxe

I was told by My tire guy that the cheap tpm sensors will fail in a year or two.

Ricktwuhk

Challenge is having sensors that last as battery is not replaceable. Those sensors are $30 - $50 each depending on whether you buy Ford or other. Several dealers on the site offer low prices including 10% over cost.

Given the inaccessibility of them and aggravation if they fail, I would go OEM.

RaceRed14

IMHO, I would just get a whole new set of OEM TPMS and put them in your aftermarket rims and tires. This is what I did and have had no issues with my aftermarket and stock wheels. I have switch them back and forth several times now and still have not had a single issue.

BostonBruins

Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice. I had reached out to a vendor here before I made this, but was hesitant to pull the trigger. This makes it easier to pull the trigger. Thanks again.