I am almost ready to put my summer wheels and tires on, but the tires needs to be replaced.
I would like to have TPMS with my summer set. Tire Rack sells an aftermarket brand, Schrader, which they claim is compatable to our TPMS system for $56 each.
On eBay used OEM sensors sell between $35 to $60 each and new OEM from $80 to $160 each.
I would like to know which is the best choice.
I would like to have TPMS with my summer set. Tire Rack sells an aftermarket brand, Schrader, which they claim is compatable to our TPMS system for $56 each.
On eBay used OEM sensors sell between $35 to $60 each and new OEM from $80 to $160 each.
I would like to know which is the best choice.

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The Schrader's from Tire Rack work fine, just like OEM. I've had a set for two years.
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I have a winter set of wheels and tires from Tire Rack with their sensors and as Ron Jr said they work fine.
My only initial hiccup was I would get a "low pressure" reading as I set all 4 tires to the same pressure as they are the same size unlike my 18" OEM staggered wheels. Once I increased the rear wheels to the OEM pressure all was fine. Just an FYI in case you vary your tires from stock and run a different pressure.
My only initial hiccup was I would get a "low pressure" reading as I set all 4 tires to the same pressure as they are the same size unlike my 18" OEM staggered wheels. Once I increased the rear wheels to the OEM pressure all was fine. Just an FYI in case you vary your tires from stock and run a different pressure.
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I have some from discount tire direct on my winter set. No issues once I dialed in the correct pressure for 20 degrees F. I was told that the units from tirerack are the same thing used by MB.
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That's correct. Schrader. Which is what my 2008 came with.Originally Posted by Derspeed
I have some from discount tire direct on my winter set. No issues once I dialed in the correct pressure for 20 degrees F. I was told that the units from Tirerack are the same thing used by MB.