Tim_944

I just bought black Carrera S wheels for my 991.1 and Michelin Alpin tires to use as my winter wheels/tires. If I get these wheels installed without a TPMS sensors, other than an error code showing up on my dash will there be any issues (using any features on m dash, warning beeps etc.).

I don't care about being able to see my tire pressure on my dash so I'd rather not spend money on sensor for my winter wheels.

Arxigos

I think it's just the error code but why not install the tpms? You can get them for $80 on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/303509108192

tgavem

Yes, after awhile you may also get suspension warning. See owners manual.

LWG

You will have a constant warning light, annoying. Not worth it.

Tim_944

Are these decent quality? I was worried about the quality of aftermarket tpms sensors. I assume most are cheap Chinese parts.

shammerman

Also, please remember that TPMS will alert you to a change in tire pressure and possible flat. You drive a (give or take) $100K car and want to save a few hundred bucks by not having this safety information feature???

Tim_944

My car is in the shop and I will have to delay mounting winter tires on my rims. Porsche wants, 1,200 for the oem sensors (CAD). I may order the tpms sensors online but it will likely take 2 weeks to get them.

Arxigos

never had any problems. these are american made i believe

Tim_944

Okay, thanks. Did your require programming? i read that a lot of the aftermarket sensors require programming of the sensor as they re universal sensors.

justabout

With low profile tires I would always use TPMS. I drove off with a flat and the tire was ruined within about 700 feet due to the rim rubbing on the inner sidewall.

shammerman

Does TireRack ship to Canada? If so $US 69 each.

Arxigos

search the forums for a diy write up on how to reset the tpms

shammerman

@Tim_944 - I had the ones from TireRack on my 997.2 and those were good to go. Not sure if 991 would be different, but doubt it. If you do go the TireRack route, just talk to those guys. Their customer service is exceptional, honest, and helpful. I think you’re over complicating this. Also, I am very glad you're driving your car in the winter!

goin2drt

Those are cheap Chinese made sensors. Anything that cheap is going to be junk. For your car you will need Rde048 the OE or the same sensor made by the same company is the RDE011. They are Huf which is the same manufacturer of the OE sensors.
https://www.tpmsbargains.com/PORSCHE...PMS-s/1830.htm

Jack F

This is the way to go.