Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

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Mar 31, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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tom2112

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From: Sharon, PA

Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

I know this must have been answered here in the forum before, but darned if I can find it.

Anyway, I just had a new set of tires mounted on a new set of rims. I totally forgot about the TPMS sensors. There's no way I'm going to get a set of these before setting of for the spring Dragon on Thursday.

So my question is:
Do I really need these TPMS sensors? Is the only consequence to not having them an idiot light on the dash?

Mar 31, 2009 | 07:56 PM

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BLKFIN

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Re: Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

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Originally Posted by tom2112

The only consequence is the light on the dash! Don't sweat it and have a good trip!

Mar 31, 2009 | 08:22 PM

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tom2112

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From: Sharon, PA

Re: Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

Thanks!!!!!

Mar 31, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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Franc Rauscher

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Re: Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

Steering wheel hides it most of the time. a piece of black electrical tape will fix it permanently.
So would a CICCI sticker.

roadster with a stick

Mar 31, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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srt6_crossfire

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Re: Do I really need TPMS sensors on my wheels?

unless you regularly check your tire pressure, you don't need one.

and if you have a tire blowout, you'ld hear and/or feel it before you would even notice the tpms light...