Replacement TPMS
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Replacement TPMS
I've been shopping for TPMS for a set of new 19" wheels on my '09 C2. I've found prices as low as $50 each up through the stratosphere for Porsche units.
Does anyone have any experience with any particular brands? This is a situation of function over form. As long as they work, I couldn't care less who makes them, but I don't want to go to the trouble of having them installed if there are some units floating around out there that are known to be troublesome.
At the moment I'm leaning towards the inexpensive units. Local tire place will break my beads, install and re-balance for $100.
Does anyone have any experience with any particular brands? This is a situation of function over form. As long as they work, I couldn't care less who makes them, but I don't want to go to the trouble of having them installed if there are some units floating around out there that are known to be troublesome.
At the moment I'm leaning towards the inexpensive units. Local tire place will break my beads, install and re-balance for $100.
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I bought a set from OEwheels. $169 shipped for ITM Universal fits and they work/function as OEM, with no special programming or intervention needed. just call to make sure you get the right frequency. the website is a little confusing.
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Great info--even less expensive than I anticipated.
I have an '09 so I believe all the '09s use the 433Mhz sensors. I see only one listed for my car and the price is $164 plus shipping--and they include stems.
Barring some negative input from others, this may be the way to go. Thanks again!
I have an '09 so I believe all the '09s use the 433Mhz sensors. I see only one listed for my car and the price is $164 plus shipping--and they include stems.
Barring some negative input from others, this may be the way to go. Thanks again!
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A direct link? I can't speak on the quality or the compatibility. GL
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
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If you prefer OEM, these are the best price I found: http://www.shoptpms.com/Audi_Bentley...S_p/s0077k.htm
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If I can get aftermarket pieces that work the same as factory for half the price, I'm just not seeing the value proposition in paying twice as much.
I'm certainly open to paying for OEM if there's a compelling reason to do so, but so far, I haven't found one.
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If you prefer OEM, these are the best price I found: http://www.shoptpms.com/Audi_Bentley...S_p/s0077k.htm
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What time and what expense? My wheels don't have TPMS so OEM or aftermarket, I have to have new ones installed. Same amount of time.
If I can get aftermarket pieces that work the same as factory for half the price, I'm just not seeing the value proposition in paying twice as much.
I'm certainly open to paying for OEM if there's a compelling reason to do so, but so far, I haven't found one.
If I can get aftermarket pieces that work the same as factory for half the price, I'm just not seeing the value proposition in paying twice as much.
I'm certainly open to paying for OEM if there's a compelling reason to do so, but so far, I haven't found one.
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The reason I posted the question is to see if there is any reason not to go aftermarket. In my short period of research, I have found no reason to believe that aftermarket sensors will last any more or less time than the Porsche-branded units.
I just don't buy into the idea that all Porsche parts are better than all aftermarket ones--especially when the parts aren't even made by Porsche. Assuming the parts are functionally identical, the added cost of the Porsche part adds zero value.
I have ordered the OE Wheels TPMS and I will definitely post updates as to both their fit and quality. If they don't work right or last only a couple years, I will let everyone know.
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Update
I had the OEWheels TPMS installed yesterday at a Discount Tire store. $96 to have the beads broken, TPMS installed and wheels re-balanced. Total cost of the project $265 plus a couple hours removing, cleaning and re-installing the wheels. By the way, OEWheels shipped the sensors the day I ordered them and they arrived in the mail three days later.
Took the car out on the beltline last night and the PCM learned the new sensors within about two miles.
I'll update if I have any problems or when any of the batteries die.
Took the car out on the beltline last night and the PCM learned the new sensors within about two miles.
I'll update if I have any problems or when any of the batteries die.
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i have a set off a 2012 cayman R, 433mhz
but bought a 2007 997 turbo, 433mhz
on tire rack they list them as diff part numbers but does anyone have a clue if they will work? i know the new pcm runs differently than old but if people are "only" matching up the frequency then they should?
below, shows same frequency, but different price.. any reason why?
but bought a 2007 997 turbo, 433mhz
on tire rack they list them as diff part numbers but does anyone have a clue if they will work? i know the new pcm runs differently than old but if people are "only" matching up the frequency then they should?
below, shows same frequency, but different price.. any reason why?
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TPMS
Just had mine replaced this week. PILOT brand for $68, 433 mhz, worked fine, sinked pretty fast. Installer gave 5 yr warranty replacement if any issues. Much for cost effective than Porsche price, so now time will tell