Can you reuse stock TPMS on aftermarket rims?
The short answer is yes, you can use your old TPMS on your new wheels and tires, however below we discuss some points to consider before making that decision.
When do I change the size of my tire?
Leave that to us! When a new model of car or truck is released,… …of the tire due to differences in rim width. The industry rule of thumb is that for every 1/2″ change in rim width, the tire’s section width will correspondingly change by approximately 2/10″.
When to change TPMs on wheels and tires?
If your vehicle is newer and you’re planning on reselling your stock wheels and tires you’ll get more money for them if they have the factory TPMS. If you’re purchasing wheels and tires for summer use and using your stocks for winter use (or vice-versa) spare yourself the expense of getting your TPMS swapped out every year when seasons change.
How does the contact patch of a tire change?
The contact patch of the tire changes shape by becoming shorter and wider. While the shape changes, the size (area) of the contact patch remains relatively unchanged. * High aspect ratio =…
How does a plus size tire fitment work?
…involves changing the tire and/or wheel size from the original size in a controlled manner so as to maintain certain critical dimensions. When creating a Plus Size fitment, the section width of the tire increases and the sidewall height decreases.
Leave that to us! When a new model of car or truck is released,… …of the tire due to differences in rim width. The industry rule of thumb is that for every 1/2″ change in rim width, the tire’s section width will correspondingly change by approximately 2/10″.
If your vehicle is newer and you’re planning on reselling your stock wheels and tires you’ll get more money for them if they have the factory TPMS. If you’re purchasing wheels and tires for summer use and using your stocks for winter use (or vice-versa) spare yourself the expense of getting your TPMS swapped out every year when seasons change.
What’s the difference between stock and aftermarket rims?
And the same goes for the rear, if your rear OEM tires say 25×10-12 they are most likely installed on 12×8 OEM rims. Typically your rims will be 1-2 inches skinnier than the width of your tires, sometimes more. Now back to the original question… if my stock rims are 2 different widths can I buy aftermarket rims that are all 4 the same?
Why do bigger tires take longer to rotate?
Problem is, it takes longer for a larger diameter tire to complete one rotation. So, if your gearing is set up to rotate the wheels a certain number of times with a smaller-diameter tire, using that same gearing with a larger-diameter tire won’t rotate that tire as many times.