TPMS and valve stem caps
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TPMS and valve stem caps
So I just got charged 20 buck for new valve stem caps from the dealership because "your car has TPMS and needs special caps or whatever" (caps were stolen recently)
Did I just get BS'ed or is this a valid thing?
I didn't really care, because I got a free oil change from the dealer a year after my "first oil change free deal" and many oil changes before this.
Did they just "honor" the free oil change and get me for the caps or what?
Did I just get BS'ed or is this a valid thing?
I didn't really care, because I got a free oil change from the dealer a year after my "first oil change free deal" and many oil changes before this.
Did they just "honor" the free oil change and get me for the caps or what?
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Originally Posted by mw9
where did you get them at and how much
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=12453-20658
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Jason, a little off-topic, but can TPMS be put on Volks thru the dealer or thru Discount Tire?
I live in Texas so your place is out of the question. I heard of banding but not sure if someone can do that without messing my Volks up.
I live in Texas so your place is out of the question. I heard of banding but not sure if someone can do that without messing my Volks up.
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Jason, a little off-topic, but can TPMS be put on Volks thru the dealer or thru Discount Tire?
I live in Texas so your place is out of the question. I heard of banding but not sure if someone can do that without messing my Volks up.
I live in Texas so your place is out of the question. I heard of banding but not sure if someone can do that without messing my Volks up.
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
As long as it is a single piece volk wheel the TPMS work in the wheels... Most of the Multi Piece wheels do not alow for the TPMS to mount properly... Any tire shop can put them in for you... Alot of dealers including ours do not have tire machines that will mount reverse mount wheels like alot of the volk multi piece wheels so would have to go to a tire specialty shop...
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This is how the TPMS sensor mounts in a single piece wheel...
This is how it would mount in a 2 piece wheel and it will be snapped off by the tire when mounting it...
You would have to find a place that would tie strap it to the inside of the wheel but there are possible problems with it...
Best thing to do is not use TPMS at all... it is not a problem...
This is how it would mount in a 2 piece wheel and it will be snapped off by the tire when mounting it...
You would have to find a place that would tie strap it to the inside of the wheel but there are possible problems with it...
Best thing to do is not use TPMS at all... it is not a problem...
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heh, thanks for the advice. Like I said, looks like they got their money for the oil change afterall. Also, check this out:
http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/b...cation_id=4816
Not really my deal, but interesting for people getting their tires/rims changed.
Also, if you go HRE's they will custom butt the wheel for the TPS, Not sure how pricey your looking at Volk, but if they could do some custom they could do the same thing.
http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/b...cation_id=4816
Not really my deal, but interesting for people getting their tires/rims changed.
Also, if you go HRE's they will custom butt the wheel for the TPS, Not sure how pricey your looking at Volk, but if they could do some custom they could do the same thing.
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