Why are OEM TPMS Sensors so Expensive?
10-07-2015, 03:35 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Why are OEM TPMS Sensors so Expensive?
The batteries in my TPMS sensors are beginning to fail. First it was the rears and now I'm getting the fronts too. I reset the warnings but that only lasts a short time. I called Suncoast and my dealer and both want a small fortune for OEM's. I called Tire Rack and they sell the same OEMs for $89.00/unit which is about 1/2 price. It pays to shop around-
10-07-2015, 11:02 PM
#3
The batteries in my TPMS sensors are beginning to fail. First it was the rears and now I'm getting the fronts too. I reset the warnings but that only lasts a short time. I called Suncoast and my dealer and both want a small fortune for OEM's. I called Tire Rack and they sell the same OEMs for $89.00/unit which is about 1/2 price. It pays to shop around-
Went with Titans when I changed and so far, so good...I think I got the whole set for about $185 for all four units. They learned quickly and have had no issues....
DC
Last edited by therock88; 10-08-2015 at 12:03 AM.
10-07-2015, 11:50 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
I've got cheapies from OE Wheels that have been running well for over a year. They're a PSI or 2 out but the real value is of rapid deflation, not accurate pressure readings.
10-08-2015, 07:04 AM
#5
Rennlist Member
10-08-2015, 07:29 AM
#6
Rennlist Member
I did get the slightly more expensive ones, as they had 2 year warranties. Every post I have read regarding issues was for the cheapest ones with 1 year warranty.
Last edited by nzskater; 10-08-2015 at 09:07 PM.