ak3883

I feel like a n00b for asking this, but I couldn't find the answer by searching. Getting to need new tires to replace my OEMs(46k on them, very close to wear indicators and doubt they pass inspection again in July). This is on a 2008 TSX.

My main question is about the TPMS system. I'm keeping the stock wheels. So if I get new tires somewhere, what has to be done for the TPMS to be "reset" to work with the new tires? Anything? From what I have read, a new sensor is only required if you get new wheels, correct? Will the system just automatically see the new tires and reset itself? All the manual will tell you is to get new tires at your dealer since the car has TPMS.

I'm a Michelin guy and am leaning towards the Primacy MXV4's. The OEMs were nothing special and I'm seeing these Primacys for even less than the OEMs.

TIA.

Itchytoe

Your sensors only see air pressure. They have absolutely no idea if there's a tire or not, so of course they don't know what kind of tire it is. Just make sure whoever puts your tires on knows that there are TPMS sensors and they'll be careful to not damage them when mounting the tires. You don't need a dealer.
When you get the wheels and tires back on your car and start it up, you shouldn't get any TPMS issues at all. Should be a seamless transition since you'll have good air pressure when you turn the car off to take the wheels off, and when you start it up again after remounting them.

ak3883

Thanks for the info and quick reply, that's what I was hoping would be the case.

gatoferoz25

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no worries about the sensors just get the new tires mounted on the same wheels and ready to go