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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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TPMS Sensors on GL 550 21" wheels
Are the 21" AMG wheels supposed to have TPMS in them? I recently purchased a used set of these wheels/tires for my '07 GL 450. Installed them, they look awesome but, my GL is giving me a TPMS error message. So I guess the 64 dollar question is are there TPMS sensors in my wheels? Does anyone know if they come with TPMS when new?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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You'll never get the sensors when buying the wheels used.

Wheels in general don't "come with sensors." Sensors ($150 each) are a separate installation.

Sensors are installed in all models of all cars for 2007-on because it's a legal requirement.

You were not well-treated by whoever the cheapo tire installer was that you used. They should have attempted to sell you senors or a least advised you you didn't have any and were going to have a problem.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Are these sensors reusable? Can you take them from one set of rims and put them in another? or is this a "single use" type of item/sensor? Thanks....
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Are these sensors reusable? Can you take them from one set of rims and put them in another? or is this a "single use" type of item/sensor? Thanks....
Yes you can transfer the old ones to your new wheels.
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Part number 2 in illustration must not be reused according to WIS.
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Thanks for all your help. I'm going to call MB on Monday and get a part number (for the GL with 21" AMG wheels) then try to shop for a set on eBay.
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Yes you can transfer the old ones to your new wheels.
You can buy repair kits for about 25$ each to transfer your original sensors.
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I'll keep that in mind in case I can;t find a set of TPMS at a reasonable price. My thinking was I'd leave the set I have in my "standard" wheels in case I ever needed to use them again.
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Thanks for all your help. I'm going to call MB on Monday and get a part number (for the GL with 21" AMG wheels) then try to shop for a set on eBay.
Don't waste your time.

Mercedes parts aren't for sale on eBay.
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