Wheel/Tire question

Hello everyone. My Tacoma is my first vehicle with the sensors in the tires. Soon i'll be putting ko2s on my stock wheels. What happens with the valve stems and sensors? Can they be reused or do I need new ones?

Thank you

Phil

 

The sensors are attached to the wheels so there should be no problem.

 

Sensors will just stay in the wheel and be reused when you get new tires.

 

There is a 'refresh kit' that many places will require you to use. Like Costco is about $3/per. It provides a new mounting gasket and such. Not bad to have if there are a lot of miles/age. But on a new vehicle your installer should let you take a pass.

 

What size are you going to get?

 

Sensors should last at least 6 years if not longer. The ones on our '06 4Runner were still working when I got new tires a couple months ago, but I had new sensors put on anyway (the battery lasted 9 years as well, must be doing something right). As Billy said, not a bad idea to refresh the gaskets, though.

 

Stock

 

Are the valve stems attached to the sensors?

 

Yes. I believe they are. Regardless, you can use the existing sensors with the new tires. The tire shop should be able to take care of everything.

 

You can get one inch bigger without lift or anything.

 

Yes, the valve stem is part of the sensor

 

Okay thanks everyone for you help.