So I am shopping for my 3rd set of tires. Anyhow.. discounttire.com has the tires I am looking for, but they recommend buying a TPMS rebuilt kit? (looks like rubber gaskets).

Do you actually need to replace it between tire changes?

 

Do you need to eat breakfast every morning?

 

No..but I usually do.

and.. , do you need to Hawk pads on an "automatic" Z?

 

No. The only reason to go with a rebuild kit is replacing the TPMS’ battery. Currently there are TPMS units in service for 7+ years (and longer for the prototypes), and the batteries seem to be working fine even in the oldest units.

I’d say forget paying for a “rebuild kit.” If you do need it, you’ll know immediately, and that’s the time to pay for it. Otherwise, forget paying this unnecessary expense.

--Spike

 

Spike,

Thanks for the info and helping me save a few bucks.

 

rebuild kit should consist of: rubber gasket, valve, threaded stem cover/nut, and cap

 

Really should replace those gaskets as once torqued then taken apart the seal won't be as good. We carry the rebuild kits for those, $3 ea plus shipping. Call me and I'll get that set up for ya.

 

What does having an automatic have to do with having hawk pads?

LOL, i pity your rebuttal.

Is it worthless to put Hawk pads on a GTR (auto only) or an Audi R8 (auto only)? Im not having this juvenile debate with you.

 

Thanks!

 

LOL...But you started it. Sarcasm can start a war.

$3 each sounds like cheap insurance to me.. Id do it.

 

No. Because you're changing tires, there's no reason to touch the TPMS sensors. In 5½ years of ownership, I'v had to remove the sensors one time and that was to move them from OEM wheels to my Volks. After numerous tire changes, the sensors are still mounted and don't leak at all. If they do leak, tire shops have the O-rings or you can stop by Home Depot and find them in the plumbing section.

 

nice to hear the difference in opinion amongst everyone.

I have always thought TPMS (and valve stem assembly) needs to be taken out and reassembled between tire changes?

 

The official Nissan procedure is to take the nut loose from the valve stem and let the sensor drop into the tire then dismount the tire from the rim. The reality is that NOBODY (not even Nissan's own service dept) does it that way. When people do it, they're careful to not let the tire catch on the sensor. That another reason you should only take it to somebody you trust.