Removal of tire pressure monitor's effect Performance

Nov 15, 2007 | 07:38 PM

NMRA92

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2006 Saleen, 2003 S55

Removal of tire pressure monitor's effect Performance

By removing the tire pressure monitor's, and installing aftermarket rims effect performance in terms of the way the car rides, shifts, ect. Will this screw up the computer??

Nov 16, 2007 | 11:44 AM

sprins

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By removing the tire pressure monitor's, and installing aftermarket rims effect performance in terms of the way the car rides, shifts, ect. Will this screw up the computer??

Nope, you'll get an error message in the display though. You can have TPMS disabled via Star Diagnose at the dealers to get rid of that message (and TPMS) completely.

Nov 16, 2007 | 06:38 PM

asg

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Just have them put the sensors in your new wheels.

Nov 18, 2007 | 11:12 AM

hubitubi

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Originally Posted by NMRA92

By removing the tire pressure monitor's, and installing aftermarket rims effect performance in terms of the way the car rides, shifts, ect. Will this screw up the computer??

a new set of tpms for the s63 is around $850-900

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