KBTypeS

I recently bought some aftermarket wheels and now i'm getting that TMPS light. Will getting some OEM TMPS fix this issue?

thoiboi

did you have aftermarket TPMS units in there..?


NO TPMS = TPMS light on..

VisualEchos

iTrader: (1)

Yes, if they will fit. Just make sure they'll fit before you buy. I bought a set of Miro's that I was told the OEM sensors will fit, and they wouldn't. If you know for a fact that the OE sensors will fit your new wheels, I have a set for sale, just PM me.

KBTypeS

i bought a set of Volk Racing Ce28n...Not sure if OEM will fit.. wonder how we find this out?

VisualEchos

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Find a member in the wheel thread that already has them, don't trust what the distributor says.

Turbonut

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If they don't fit, which they probably won't, at least properly, just purchased some TPMS adapters that go into the valve hole, or are strapped to the wheel. You can use any, even aftermarket TPMS sensors as long as they're for the TL.
Contact Visual as he has a set available.
Just examples:
Strap type: Revolution Supply:Untitled Page
Valve hole adapters:TPMS Adapters | OEM TPMS, Tools, Accessories | TPMSDirect

MonkeyTrucker

I'd suggest you look at TireRack, a member in another thread found success with their TPMSs. And besides, they sell them installed as "fitting" the TL.

They're a fraction of the cost of OEM and cheaper than you'd find listed here new/or used.

TPMS <--- TireRack Link

https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...ensors-941104/ <---Acurazine Thread

Looks like they're roughly $39.99 form TireRack. I'd call tehm and give them details on your wheel. I wouldn't buy used ones either as these have a finite life.

I think this is one area of your vehicle that aftermarket is OK.

WheelMcCoy

I bought a set of winter tires, wheels, and TPMS from TireRack. They were delivered to my door withe tires mounted and wheels balanced. I put them on my TSX myself, and had to drive around briefly -- half mile tops. The TPMS synced up and works fine.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

[QUOTE=MonkeyTrucker;15667551]I'd suggest you look at TireRack, a member in another thread found success with their TPMSs. And besides, they sell them installed as "fitting" the TL.

They're a fraction of the cost of OEM and cheaper than you'd find listed here new/or used.

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The sensors that TR sells that fit the TL are just that, they fit the OEM TL wheel, not aftermarket wheels with their various contours.
If one wants aftermarket wheels, just have some extra money available to purchased the sensor adapters that can secure the TPMS sensors properly.

KBTypeS

thanks for the info. I will have to look further into that.

MonkeyTrucker

Some things shouldn't have to be spelled out. Does TireRack sell aftermarket wheels...yes. Do they sell TPMSs for these aftermarket wheels...yes. Do they sell these wheels and TPMSs as "fitting" the TL...yes.

To the OP, again, contact TireRack and give them the details of your wheel and they can confirm and sell you TPMSs that fit.....your aftermarket wheels.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

As this is our first “discussion", I’m going to assume that you just lack experience and will overlook the sarcastic reply. If you speak to TR, the TPMS sensors for a specific car will be identical to the OEM unit as they do not change the design of the sensors to fit aftermarket wheels. They only sell aftermarket wheels that will accept the OEM sensor design.

Read the following you’ll see that they only sell aftermarket wheels that are compatible with the OEM sensors, not different sensors for different wheels.

"Tire Rack works with wheel manufacturers to develop aftermarket wheels that accommodate direct tire pressure monitoring sensors/transmitters. This results in our ability to offer a wider selection of aftermarket alloy wheel styles that accept Original Equipment direct system components. Additionally, the Tire Rack's fitment specialists have carefully determined which aftermarket wheels will be compatible with the vehicle and system installed for customers purchasing Tire & Wheel Packages or wheel upgrades".

I spoke to them this morning to make certain of the above and that is a fact, they only list aftermarket wheels for a specific vehicle that are compatible with the original sensors. If one were to purchase a wheel that is not listed, they won't guarantee a fit without an adapter, and they will only do an adapter through the valve stem hole as they do not sell strap adapters.

Now if you purchase a wheel that will not accept the sensor, once again, you’ll need an adapter or strap kit to do the install, not a different sensor.

Hopefully this clears up the situation and I stand by my previous post. With aftermarket wheels, test by placing the sensor into its correct location and if it doesn’t fit properly an adapter of some type will be needed either through the valve stem hole or a strap kit, not a different sensor.

MT-In the future let's keep it congenial as sarcasm is not necessary.

VisualEchos

iTrader: (1)

Excellent clarification Don. I must admit also that I didn't know about the straps, and now that you've shown them to me I'll be using my spare OEM sensors. Thank you very much for the info.

MonkeyTrucker

Your leading the OP and others into false statements and half truths.

Here is the complete quote, in which you conveniently left out the last sentence, to fit your spouting above.

"Tire Rack works with wheel manufacturers to develop aftermarket wheels that accommodate direct tire pressure monitoring sensors/transmitters. This results in our ability to offer a wider selection of aftermarket alloy wheel styles that accept Original Equipment direct system components. Additionally, the Tire Rack's fitment specialists have carefully determined which aftermarket wheels will be compatible with the vehicle and system installed for customers purchasing Tire & Wheel Packages or wheel upgrades. Search results include notes regarding TPMS sensors and sensors can confidently be purchased online with wheels."

And here's the link, so that others can read about Direct vs. Indirect and their complete statements about straps and valve adapters:

Tire Tech Information - Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (Direct vs. Indirect) <--- Link

Again, you can buy sensors from TireRack and take them to your installer and THEY will have the straps and/or valve stem adapters to install along with TPMSs if necessary.

I don't understand your "need" to argue anything. Again, if the OP will contact TireRack and give them the details of his/her wheels, TireRack VERY likely will be able to sell them TPMSs that "fit" either directly or the area within the wheel and the OP can take their wheels to a tire specialist (installer) and THEY can strap or add valve stem adjustments. Why is this so hard? Your arguing that they only sell wheels that fit OEM TPMSs...pointless to the OP. Your encouraging the OP, and others, to buy OEM sensors when it is in fact not necessary...regardless if wheels are purchased at TireRack or elsewhere.

No kidding Sherlock...or captain obvious, take your pic



FYI to others - If you follow the link above and mid-way through the page, you'll find a link to determine what brand of TPMSs car manufacturers use. Honda/Acura uses Pacific.

MonkeyTrucker

OP, if you choose not to get TPMSs through TireRack, you can also find them reasonable cheap elsewhere. I've used this site in the past:

Pacific TPMS Sensors | OEM TPMS, Tools, Accessories | TPMSDirect

Your installer will deal with any adapters that you might need after confirming what works with your aftermarket wheels, while being compatible with Honda/Acura vehicles.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

I'm encouraging them to purchased OEM style sensors as other won't function with the OEM system. You certainly don't understand as you keep saying to call TR and they can purchase a sensor that will fit their wheel. That once again is an incorrect statement as there may be many different sensors that may fit, but only one will work with the Acura system, and that my friend is where the problem arises. If the OEM style sensor doesn't fit, there is only one way to have it fit, either an adapter through the valve stem hole or straps around the wheel, NOT ANOTHER STYLE SENSOR AS IT WON'T BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ACURA SYSTEM.

MonkeyTrucker

Wow, just wow. Um, you've seen my replies that state to tell them (or any installer) info about the wheel and above where I note that Honda/Acura are Pacific branded TPMSs...vehicle specific.

I made it very clear that the TPMSs must also be compatible or "fit" the TL...which should be common knowledge...derp, but thanks again captain obvious for letting us know that an Audi or BMW TPMSs won't work with the Honda/Acura system.

Again, you left out pertinent information above to fit your argument that you feel the need to have.

MonkeyTrucker

I'm not sure what else you feel the need to "author" within this thread Turbonut, so I preface this reply assuming you're madly typing away for reasons unknown. You've stated the obvious, argued whatever point you felt you had. I've stated I don't feel I needed to explain every letter between A-Z. I'm done.

Are OEM TPMSs required...no.
Does Pacific make the Honda/Acura TPMSs...yes.
Do TPMSs need to be compatible with Honda/Acura...yes...duh!

Good luck OP, to simply answer your question, no OEM is not required, meaning you're not required to purchase them from an Acura dealership or parts supplier.

I'm sure brands other than Pacific are also compatible. Just do your homework.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

^Well, you're the one that kept saying to call TR and they will sell you a TPMS sensor that will fit, so as you now agree it must be Acura/Honda compatible, I guess you'll also agree that it will be only that specific one that can be used and none other, so we're back to an adapter.
GLAD YOU SAW THE LIGHT!

MonkeyTrucker

I NEVER DISAGREED...NO KIDDING IT HAS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE WHEELS.

In other news, the sky is blue.

avs007

If your wheels are reverse mount the OEM sensors wont fit, because the stem hole will be in the wrong orientation. If your wheel is a reverse mount wheel because it has a big lip, the stem adapter won't work either, because there won't be enough clearance for the tire to clear the sensor during mounting/dismounting.

On my Work Wheels I had to get an OEM compatible 3rd party sensor, which was smaller than the OEM sensor, and had it strapped in the drop channel.