Tire pressure sensor for extra rim?
09-05-2012, 11:21 PM
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Tire pressure sensor for extra rim?
Hello all, I just leased a 2013 C250 sport plus. Picking it up on Friday. However, I live in NY and need to drive it in winters. I am thinking of purchasing a winter wheel/tire setup from tirerack.com. But the tire pressure monitor for the setup costs extra $250. Do I really need them? I can live with the warning dash light if I don't absolutely need them.
09-06-2012, 01:14 PM
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I think that is up to you. It wont prevent a flat. The most they do in my opinion is help from driving on a flat and damaging your rim. I drove for 20 years without them but again it is up to you.
09-07-2012, 01:25 PM
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Agree that TPMS is helpful, but not required. It would let you know of a slow leak before it becomes painfully obvious.
BTW, hope you're choosing your winter tires well! Go right past the so-called "performance winter" tires, which excel at neither, and look at their studless winter, such as Blizzak WS70 (1st) or Michelin X-Ice (2nd)
BTW, hope you're choosing your winter tires well! Go right past the so-called "performance winter" tires, which excel at neither, and look at their studless winter, such as Blizzak WS70 (1st) or Michelin X-Ice (2nd)
