1) I gather that when replacing the summer tire / summer rim with a winter tire / winter rim, one just loses the TPMS monitoring and lives with the warning light all winter - and there is no easy way to move the sensors onto the winter set - correct?

2) When looking at some 17" rims, I see ET35 and ET45 . Which one is appropriate for my car (07 G35X 225-55R17) ?

3) Anyone have success with Pirelli Winter Carving snows?

 

1) Correct. Although, you can move the sensors over to the winter set. You double up on mounting/dismounting costs, but you wouldn't have to reset or reprogram anything.

2) Either works fine, depending on the overall wheel width, but generally +35 will push your wheels out further making it more flush with the fenders and gives it a better stance. Arguably, also better handling as it widens the track a notch.

3) Sorry, no idea.

 

I agree with Mike above except I would prefer the wheels in a 45 offset for winter (same as stock) to keep the slush and crap inside the fender wells rather than a wheel sticking out farther and all that stuff flying up the side of my ride, IMHO.

 

OK, got my new snows and rims today..... but curiously, my TPMS monitoring light is off!!

So either:

-there was a way to turn OFF the warning light ( possible??)

-they moved them from the summer pair ( highly doutbful - wouldn't they have to remove the summer tires from the summer rims and remount them??)

-they installed 4 new tire sensors ( highly doubtful)

-they damaged something??

I'm confused!

 

There are times when the system takes a while to recognize the TPMS, or lack thereof. If they did do one of your theories above then great!

 

That would make sense as well. The most likely scenario of all.

I guess I'll wait it out a bit. Funny, never looked forward to getting a warning light before!!

 

How far did you drive, sometimes it takes a few miles for it to trigger and also going above a certain speed.

 

^ WHS

Exciting, isn't it?

 

I drove for about 15-20 minutes, city and highway, from tire place to home. I would that thought that would have been long enough.

 

HAHA....you're not out of the wood yet, give it a few more miles and you'll hear that famous whine which you'll have with you all winter. My sensors have been in four different set of rims and they work fine. What are snow tires....
Gary

 

Is the description below applicable to how the senrsor works in an Infiniti in terms of how sensor info is 'transmitted' from the rim to the dash, and in terms of the ability to shut off the sensors?

 

If i recall correctly from the FSM, the system is programmed using a CONSULT tool. The brains are hidden behind the dash by the passenger footwell. I do not recall seeing anything about turning it off, but each sensor can be programmed to report back at a given pressure setting. I still find that part useless though because the dash lights still won't tell you which corner is low on air.

 

I agree, my FX35 gives the tire pressure and location for every wheel, I find that so much better.

 

Really? That's great! I assumed the "dumb" TPMS was used all across the line-up. That's good to know, hopefully the smarter system can be implemented in future models. Or perhaps, somebody can come-up with a smart sensor that can read the pressure ratings for our G's.

 

Yes, I was impressed with it. You can call it up on your large LCD screen. It is very easy to read. I will take a pic next time I am in the car.