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Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPM)

sidicks

sidicks

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If I am getting a new set of tyres, how do I ensure TPM continues to work?

Are the sensors built into the valves, hence as long as the valves are transferred from the old tyres to the new tyres everything will be OK, or is it more complicated than that?

Thanks
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Sidicks
 
TPM sensors stay with the wheels, so changing tyres should not interfere with them - providing the tyre fitter doesn't damage them, that is. [:(]

Refill with nitrogen if you can. This provides for more stabilised tyre pressures.

Regards,

Clive
 
What Clive says.....and any tyre centre worth anything should know all about TPMS as it's becoming more of a common feature on cars these days.
 
That's helpful, thanks.

So I therefore assume that there is no problem with getting my local tyre dealer to replace the tyres assuming the OPC can't come up with a competitive price (which would be first choice!!)?

Also I assume there are no potential warranty issues, providing the tyres fitted are 'matched' N-rated tyres in the appropriate sizes? (235/35/19 (89Y), 305/30/19 (102Y))?

I'm currently choosing between Michelin, Bridgestone and Pirelli. Michelin would be first choice as I've had them before and thought they were good for allround Performance and Durability.

However, my understand is that there is a shortage of tyres at the moment, so I may end up with something other than Michelins, depending on availability. Indications are that Bridgestones are likely to be slightly cheaper, Michelin slightly more expensive and Pirelli somewhere between the two. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!

Cheers
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Sidicks
 
Simon, my local tyre man has no problem with TPMS and knows how to look after them and also does a very careful job changing tyres. Best to ask them first, I would suggest. As long as you put on N rated tyres there will be no warranty/insurance issues. I've always had Bridgestones and would be my recommendation as I like their wet grip although probably not quite up there for dry grip (but still pretty good!). They have stiffer sidewalls than the others so less flexing in the corners but the downside is that are a bit heavier. I tend to order my tyres online and get my man to fit (at £50 cash for all 4)
 
Thanks for your post - I normally spend as little time as possible in Devon, on my way 'home' to Cornwall [:mad:]

I'm travelling back 'home' again in 3 weeks' time, so i would have been tempted to ask you for more information and potentially arrange to have tyres sent to your contact and then fitted by them, but unfortunately I'm in desperate need for tyres so will need to get them fitted ASAP!

[:D]sidicks
 
Yes, I have seen this thread - once I've heard back from my OPC I will provide an update on prices and availability!

Regards
[:)]
Sidicks
 
I found that if you tell your OPC the lowest price you found, they will match it or beat it.

The logic is they still make money, but not quite as much as they hoped to.

I would rather use an OPC than Burt's tyres,in any event.
 
Update:

Michelins are on back order - 6 weeks+ delivery time.

The OPC can get the Bridgestone RE050 (obviously N-rated) in a few days (£1,050 fitted), so I've gone with them even though they were £100 more expensive than the local tyre dealer.

I'm not sure whether these are N0 or N1 rated, but as I'm buying 4, as long as they are all the same I don't mind too much. It will be interesting to compare the Bridgestones with the 2 sets of Michelins I've had over 30,000 miles previously.

I just figured that for peace of mind with the TPM, potential warranty issues, risk of damaged alloys etc plus retaining goodwill with the OPC for future issues it was worth the extra.


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Sidicks
 
Its about £100 more than what I paid for a set of Bridgestones last year... so not bad considering..[:)]
I agree I'd rather have the OPC fit the tyres but locally no OPC had any in stock and wanted me to refit a full set of another brand!

I'd be very interested to hear how you find the swap of brands

garyw
 
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