Tire Replacement 2014 ML350 Blurtec
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14 ML 350 Blue Tec, 11 E 350 Coupe
Tire Replacement 2014 ML350 Blurtec
Just replaced my original Continetal tires after 51,711 miles & still showing 4.5 mm left. Mavis trie did the work mounting 4 new Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. My question is Mavis claimed it's required to rebuild the Tire Pressure Sensior, I do not think so. What is correct?
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Pass, your tire shop is trying to hood wink you!
Tpms batteries life is usually about five to seven years. There have been instances where some drivers have gotten as long as ten years.
Further, a failed sensor is simply removed and replaced, not rebuilt.
Your current sensors should remain functional until its time to replace your new Pirellis.
And by the way, I'd find a new tire shop.
Tpms batteries life is usually about five to seven years. There have been instances where some drivers have gotten as long as ten years.
Further, a failed sensor is simply removed and replaced, not rebuilt.
Your current sensors should remain functional until its time to replace your new Pirellis.
And by the way, I'd find a new tire shop.
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depends on the weather
the tire shop is correct
Originally Posted by tirerack.com
Whenever aluminum TPMS sensors are removed from a wheel, the sensor should be fitted with a new rubber grommet (also called an o-ring or seal), aluminum retaining nut, special nickel-plated valve core and valve cap.
It is important that all components be torqued to appropriate values to prevent air leaks. Attempting to reuse the original rubber grommet, valve core and retaining nut may result in an air leak.
It is important that all components be torqued to appropriate values to prevent air leaks. Attempting to reuse the original rubber grommet, valve core and retaining nut may result in an air leak.
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Oops, Luke is correct, my mea culpa. He is, for sure, the expert and the guy I call when I need tire advice.
Perhaps I should ensure I've read the original post more closely. I read the words rebuild tpms as replace tpms.
The process described by Luke can be purchased as a kit. The cost is minimal and represents good preventive maintenance.
Perhaps I should ensure I've read the original post more closely. I read the words rebuild tpms as replace tpms.
The process described by Luke can be purchased as a kit. The cost is minimal and represents good preventive maintenance.
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I stopped at my MB Dealer & explained issuse to service manager who said with just a tire change there is no reason to replace or rebuild the sensior. If it is not broken don't fix it!
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I misread the original post thinking the tire shop was proposing replacing the tpms sensors. And so I thought the shop was attempting to sell work not needed.
In fact they were recommending a new O ring that seals the sensor to the rim and a new valve to maintain tire pressure. The valve stem cap is overkill.
Following Luke's recommendation will result in going from wearing out your current tires and getting a new set with no tpms maintenance required. Nothing more than smart preventive maintenance.
In fact they were recommending a new O ring that seals the sensor to the rim and a new valve to maintain tire pressure. The valve stem cap is overkill.
Following Luke's recommendation will result in going from wearing out your current tires and getting a new set with no tpms maintenance required. Nothing more than smart preventive maintenance.
