Changing from 18" to 17" factory wheels...will I need new bands for TPM or can use the ones I have? Advise.

 

You will need new. They are not reusable.

 

Thank you...even MORE money!

 

I thought they sold bands for them so assuming they're the ones that mount that way, why couldn't you? Same thing with the valve stem ones, don't they just unscrew?

Sorry, neither of my trucks have them and you peaked my interest.

 

Your 07 does have a TPMS setup. The OE bands are not the type like radiator hose clamps where you can tighten or loosen. The are the type that is crimped on. One use only.

 

I had a similiar question. I have aftermarket wheels and had the bands and sensors installed at discount tire. I'm about to get a new set of rims, can I reuse the bands that discount tire used? Rims are the same size.

 

It depends on the bands. Not knowing what was installed on the other wheels, no one can answer without seeing what was put on. If they used OE style, then no they cannot be reused.

 

zip ties

 

Then you will have to replace them. Never heard of reusable zip ties.

 

Going back to 17"'s just keeps getting funner & funner. With the cost of 18" Michelins I'll be money ahead to stay with 18"'s. Damnit!

 

Similar problem with my 06.

It uses the screw in type so no bands. Problem came when I wanted to pull the TPMS from the 22" wheels and have them put in a set of 20" OEM wheels. $40 per wheel because they have to unmount and remount the tire. Then tack on $20 for putting them in the new wheels. The sensor is only $63 new. I just left them in and am going to buy new.

As for the bands, the ones the originally got for my 06 before they realized I didn't need them were the crimp on use once type. They are the cheapest and will usually be what they install unless you ask for the others specifically.

 

for you guys that don't want to spend the money on new sensors I have a cheap solution.

1. get a THREADED pvc tube about 10-12"s long.

2. Glue a cap on one end

3. Put a valve stem (threaded type) on the cap

4. throw all 4 sensors in the tube

5. screw the cap on

6. pressurize to recommended psi

7. throw the tube in the glove box or center console

 

BAD INFO !! This has been tried before and will NOT work. After you have driven a few miles, the light will come back on. The system senses while at rest AND while moving....two different measurements

 

Correct, I am one of the ones that tried it early on. it does not work.

 

Actually my truck doesn't. I've got the Heavy Duty Payload Package on my truck and in OS that excluded TPS just like F250's and above did at that time.