Phillmatchett Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hello, I'm purchasing a set of tires/rims for winter. Just curious if it's really worth getting the TPMS with them? Personally the indicator light on the dash won't bother me. Just seems like another money grab. I have no problem checking my tire pressure once a month. I'm really leaning toward not getting them, just thought I'd see what some others had to say. I read some some opinions on the winter tire topic as well. I'm picking up some Toyo Observe GS1-5 tires in 245/50r20 for the winter. I'm downsizing from my 22" rims for the winter. I've read some good reviews on these tires, and I'm getting them for CAD260.00/each free shipping. Anyone ever own a set? Also, plan on picking up some Touren TR9 rims in matte black. They're fairly cheap rims for 20s and I wanted some black rims. I'd would be nice to see them in person before buying.. Any opinions on them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) No real benefit but I hate lights let alone ones that flash so the $47 for all four sensors is well worth it to me. Check ebay there are a couple places selling four packs cheap. Edited October 14, 2014 by wlepse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 No real benefit but I hate lights let alone ones that flash so the $47 for all four sensors is well worth it to me. Check ebay there are a couple places selling four packs cheap. My thoughts exactly. I have an extra set I picked up off eBay for under $50.00 brand new. They will go into my replacement wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 And if you think about it...most shops charge $3/valve stem so getting the sensors is only $35 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillmatchett Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Well, I'm buying my tires/rims online, so they'll balance them for me. Shipping is free, but I recall them wanting $59.99 for the TPMS for each wheel. $250.00 seems a little much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill401 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Well, I'm buying my tires/rims online, so they'll balance them for me. Shipping is free, but I recall them wanting $59.99 for the TPMS for each wheel. $250.00 seems a little much. I just bit the bullet and had them installed. I did look at the ebay ones, but here in Canada, the cost to get them shipped here, brought that $50 to closer to $150 after you paid shipping, plus the new forced brokerage/tax at purchase fee's that ebay now makes you pay. I had my local dealer install the TPMS figuring that I buy them now, and I'll have them for the next 8 or so years. I have seen friends blow far more than $250 in a night on a bar tab after tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillmatchett Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yes, some things I'm willing to spend money on others I'm not. This just seems like one of those things that I probably won't dish out the cash. Unless of course the wife says she wants them! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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