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Universal TPMS vs OEM

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by shortyg83, Sep 8, 2021.

  1. Sep 8, 2021 at 5:16 AM
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    shortyg83

    shortyg83 [OP] Active Member

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    I am taking my 21 TRD sport to get wheels and tires tomorrow. The plan was for the shop to use universal sensors on the the new wheels and program them to the truck. But I saw a few posts other places saying I would be better off swapping them from the old wheels.
    I planned on keeping the old wheels and tires in case I ever needed them. Is there any real downside to using the universal sensors?
     
  2. Sep 8, 2021 at 5:23 AM
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    Rob MacRuger

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    Have them clone the new TPMS modules to match your existing TPMS modules. That way if you switch wheels there won't be any programming need.
     
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  3. Sep 8, 2021 at 7:03 AM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    Had new tires put on at 8k miles in early 17. Tire shop broke one of my factory units. 53k miles later and over 5 yeas and no issues on a universal tpms.

    So no issues imo.
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2021 at 7:07 AM
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    OffroadJet

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    Autel is good, got them off of Amazon. I used them for my aftermarket wheels as i sold the oem wheel/ tires with TPMS sensors. Just need to buy or borrow someones tool to set them. Some tire places may have the right one.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2021 at 7:38 AM
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    Thanks guys, I will use the universals.
     
  6. Sep 8, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    eurowner

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    I have had no problems with Autel sensors, in two different OEM Toyota wheels, that I cloned to my OEM set.
     

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