Winter Rims TPMS
#17
12-15-2007, 08:49 PM
Originally Posted by RBull
That's good thinking Wayne. I think I would like that better too. 
I tried to have a tire repaired on my van yesterday but they couldn't find the leak. I need to watch it and if it gets low again take it back in for the deep water bath to be diagnosed.
I tried to have a tire repaired on my van yesterday but they couldn't find the leak. I need to watch it and if it gets low again take it back in for the deep water bath to be diagnosed.
I recently bought some rims from a Mopar mini van and saw first hand how badly they can rust.
The other possibility is rusting of the rim that can make the metal porous and leak thru the metal.
As you say, a 'bath' will show exactly were it's leaking.
G/L
C.
#18
12-15-2007, 10:14 PM
Originally Posted by digitalgulby
Actually, I installed a set of 16" alloys with Blizzaks and the light hasn't come on once. I've probably driven 500 miles or so on them and nothing yet? I drive about ~75 miles per day and still no TPMS light...
#19
12-16-2007, 09:02 AM
Originally Posted by Msedanman
The rims of Mopars are bad for rusting/oxidizing around the beading and thus leaking, Deane.
I recently bought some rims from a Mopar mini van and saw first hand how badly they can rust.
The other possibility is rusting of the rim that can make the metal porous and leak thru the metal.
As you say, a 'bath' will show exactly were it's leaking.
G/L
C.
I recently bought some rims from a Mopar mini van and saw first hand how badly they can rust.
The other possibility is rusting of the rim that can make the metal porous and leak thru the metal.
As you say, a 'bath' will show exactly were it's leaking.
G/L
C.
I haven't gotten out in the garage yet to check them today. I managed to get the tree up yesterday and it needs decorating today. Hopefully H will oblige.
#20
12-16-2007, 09:26 AM
Originally Posted by jdanielsg
Thats a good idea. 
so lets hear what your winter set ups are. Tire Size and wheel size. THANKS !!. I hear what you guys are saying about steelies LOL but I just dunt have the extra $$, well that I want to spend anyways I was thinking steelies and hubcaps LOL for the winter......
so lets hear what your winter set ups are. Tire Size and wheel size. THANKS !!. I hear what you guys are saying about steelies LOL but I just dunt have the extra $$, well that I want to spend anyways I was thinking steelies and hubcaps LOL for the winter......
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I've got 225/55R17 Blizzak WS-60's with after market rims, no sensors. I've used Blizzaks on other vehicles in the past and really like them.
I guess we can let you get away with steel rims and hub caps jdanielsq, but going with just steel rims on a G35 should be against the law. lol
As someone else mentioned save the money you'd spend on sensors and get some alloys. Also spend some time to find the best deal you can on the tires, that could save you some bucks too. My dealer had a winter tire pkg with alloy rims, with the rims going for $125 each. (I got my pkg elsewhere since the dealer couldn't come close to the price I got for the tires.) A set of steel rims with caps is going to cost at least $75 each aren't they?
Speaking of tpms, a friend with a Lexus was told by his stealership that if he put winter rims on without sensors and was in an accident caused by a blowout his insurance company might not cover the damage. I just laughed when I heard that but thinking about it later - those weasels in the claims dept. at most insurance companies will try anything to disallow a claim...
I guess we can let you get away with steel rims and hub caps jdanielsq, but going with just steel rims on a G35 should be against the law. lol
As someone else mentioned save the money you'd spend on sensors and get some alloys. Also spend some time to find the best deal you can on the tires, that could save you some bucks too. My dealer had a winter tire pkg with alloy rims, with the rims going for $125 each. (I got my pkg elsewhere since the dealer couldn't come close to the price I got for the tires.) A set of steel rims with caps is going to cost at least $75 each aren't they?
Speaking of tpms, a friend with a Lexus was told by his stealership that if he put winter rims on without sensors and was in an accident caused by a blowout his insurance company might not cover the damage. I just laughed when I heard that but thinking about it later - those weasels in the claims dept. at most insurance companies will try anything to disallow a claim...
#28
12-16-2007, 05:31 PM
Originally Posted by luv2drv_myG35
I've got 225/55R17 Blizzak WS-60's with after market rims, no sensors. I've used Blizzaks on other vehicles in the past and really like them.
I guess we can let you get away with steel rims and hub caps jdanielsq, but going with just steel rims on a G35 should be against the law. lol
As someone else mentioned save the money you'd spend on sensors and get some alloys. Also spend some time to find the best deal you can on the tires, that could save you some bucks too. My dealer had a winter tire pkg with alloy rims, with the rims going for $125 each. (I got my pkg elsewhere since the dealer couldn't come close to the price I got for the tires.) A set of steel rims with caps is going to cost at least $75 each aren't they?
Speaking of tpms, a friend with a Lexus was told by his stealership that if he put winter rims on without sensors and was in an accident caused by a blowout his insurance company might not cover the damage. I just laughed when I heard that but thinking about it later - those weasels in the claims dept. at most insurance companies will try anything to disallow a claim...
I guess we can let you get away with steel rims and hub caps jdanielsq, but going with just steel rims on a G35 should be against the law. lol
As someone else mentioned save the money you'd spend on sensors and get some alloys. Also spend some time to find the best deal you can on the tires, that could save you some bucks too. My dealer had a winter tire pkg with alloy rims, with the rims going for $125 each. (I got my pkg elsewhere since the dealer couldn't come close to the price I got for the tires.) A set of steel rims with caps is going to cost at least $75 each aren't they?
Speaking of tpms, a friend with a Lexus was told by his stealership that if he put winter rims on without sensors and was in an accident caused by a blowout his insurance company might not cover the damage. I just laughed when I heard that but thinking about it later - those weasels in the claims dept. at most insurance companies will try anything to disallow a claim...
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12-16-2007, 06:06 PM