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Message: Re: TPMS sensor replacement
Changed By: Guenter in Ontario
Change Date: March 08, 2015 02:03PM
Re: TPMS sensor replacement
Change Date: March 08, 2015 02:03PM
Re: TPMS sensor replacement
[quote=Bobtesa]
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have TPMS on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I I'm much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have TPMS on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I I'm much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.
Changed By: Guenter in Ontario
Change Date: March 08, 2015 02:03PM
Re: TPMS sensor replacement
Change Date: March 08, 2015 02:03PM
Re: TPMS sensor replacement
[quote=Bobtesa]
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have them TPMS on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have them TPMS on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.
Original Message
Author: Guenter in OntarioDate: March 08, 2015 02:02PM
Re: TPMS sensor replacement
[quote=Bobtesa]
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have them on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.
Guenter, yes, I recall your post when I wrote about this before, and I may do this with the next set of tires. At this time, even using the less expensive units, I would still need to have the tires taken off, remounted and balanced. So, I'll wait enjoy the lovely warning light for two more years.[/quote]
Actually, in this case, a mechanic let the air out of the tires, broke the seal, reached in and replaced the sensor/valve stem unit and pumped up the tire, all for $100 labour to do all 4. No dismounting, remounting or balancing of tire required. Obviously, the ideal time to replace them is when new tires are being installed.
I didn't have them on my 987 and wasn't that keen on having them in the future. I do have to admit, I've got used to having them on my 981 and now really appreciate them. I have always checked my tire pressures on a regular basis. Just with the TPMS, you can check them every time when you're about to head out or even during a drive/trip. If one of my tires developed a slow leak, I much more likely be aware of it quicker. Tires and brakes are important safety features. To me they're worth the extra margin of safety. To me, $200 - $300 over a 6 - 7 year span is money well spent considering the benefit.