Can TPMS sensors be mounted on 2010 Tundra Rims

[LCHardriver_02]

I have the opportunity to pick up a set of 5 2010 18" Tundra rims for my LX at a great price and was wondering if TPMS sensors can be mounted in them? Here is a pick of the actual wheels that I am looking at.
Thanks for the help!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

OK, to help narrow down the possible answers, I am specifically thinking of whether or no the LX 570 TPMS sensors can be mounted to these rims. Any thoughts? I am also thinking of whether to move my sensors from my OEM 20s, or purchase new. Not sure if the sensors are wheel specific or truck specific - you know pressure range versus frequency range, or both. Thoughts?

 

[Markuson]

That should be no problem. There are two different angles used in the sensor housing, but I think your stock wheels and the Tundra wheels should be the same. Discount Tire, where I had my Rock Warriors mounted, charged me $6 each wheel for a kit that is used to re-pack/attach the sensor, but other than that it was no problem.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

That is what I was hoping to hear! I am thinking of taking the rims, having them bead blasted and then powder coated. I am debating upon whether to go with a clear coat, to give them the brushed aluminum look, or possibly doing a dark grey, which will set the apart from other similar Tundra rims. We have a local business that I will be checking prices on, once I have the rims.

 

[hankinid]

I went through the same thing yesterday. The 2 different tpms sender angles are for either steel or aluminum wheels.

I switched from '13 LC 18" alloys to '16 Tundra steel take-off's with zero miles on them. The tire guy's tpms machine associated the senders with the LC with no trouble as part of the tire installation. If you're going from alloys to alloys, you should be gtg.

Steve

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Yeah, it will be alloys to alloys. Interesting that the metallurgy affects the sensors. Being an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer makes me wonder about the sensor technology = "How do these little guys work??".

 

[hankinid]

Yeah, it will be alloys to alloys. Interesting that the metallurgy affects the sensors. Being an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer makes me wonder about the sensor technology = "How do these little guys work??".

It looks to be more related to the angle of the stem hole relative to the wheel.

Steve

 

[Markuson]

Yeah, it will be alloys to alloys. Interesting that the metallurgy affects the sensors. Being an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer makes me wonder about the sensor technology = "How do these little guys work??".

I think the only difference is in the angle of the stem. One is 20 degrees and the other is 40. So it seems to simply be the industry standard shape they left for the stem.

There are older sensors that make a "guesstimate" of tire pressure via readings from the anti-braking system (go figure), but they aren't very accurate...and can't tell you pressure for each tire.

 

[hankinid]

I think the only difference is in the angle of the stem. One is 20 degrees and the other is 40. So it seems to simply be the industry standard shape they left for the stem.

There are older sensors that make a "guesstimate" of tire pressure via readings from the anti-braking system (go figure), but they aren't very accurate...and can't tell you pressure for each tire.

Thx for the pics...I am now just a bit envious.

The manager at Les Schwab in Kuna has info on a powder coater.

Toyota would do well to build a tmps that associates each wheel to the display. Right now, if you get a yellow light you need to find the low tire. Opening odds are 4:1 against you. ;( I check the tires every weekend and I think could do without the tmps...though I am thinking of a couple for 's Ram 2500 and horse trailer.

Nice wheels.

Steve

 

[Markuson]

Thx for the pics...I am now just a bit envious.

The manager at Les Schwab in Kuna has info on a powder coater.

Toyota would do well to build a tmps that associates each wheel to the display. Right now, if you get a yellow light you need to find the low tire. Opening odds are 4:1 against you. ;( I check the tires every weekend and I think could do without the tmps...though I am thinking of a couple for 's Ram 2500 and horse trailer.

Nice wheels.

Steve

Ya, even worse... one of them is the spare. So...who knows which is which?

 

[LCHardriver_02]

On the LX, you get individual wheel reads, but it does not tell you the location of the reads so you are still guessing as to which one is THE one. I have been amazed that over a single days time, the pressures have moved up or down by as much as 6psi. I think a BIG storm must have been coming in...

 

[NLScooby]

There is an additional compatibility issue regarding the sensors and the age of your vehicle. Apparently at some point there was a change (2010?) and so there is an "old" sensor and a "new" version. My 2008 vehicle was incompatible with the "new" version of sensors that were originally installed on my Rock Warriors. The dealer had to remove the tires and switch to the old style sensor in order to get the vehicle to read the pressures.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Thanks NLScooby. That is good to know. My LX is a 2010, so I am hoping that it is the newer sensor, but I will double check before purchasing. Right now, I am still debating whether or not just to move the existing sensors from my OEM 20s to the "new" 18s or buy all new. I don't know if these sensors have a life span, most do, and these are 5 years old, but I am also having no problems with them. Something to consider.

 

[JamesC]

I have two sets of TRD RW, a set of tundra rims and the OEM LC set. I chose to get sensors for new rims rather than move things around. These work great and are easy to program by most shops. I happened to use Sears since our Discount Tire was busy:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080EQ3QS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00


If you plan on a lot of swapping then this came recommended for our trucks and sensors though I have not used it myself:

http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=06D93GC1V6CDA36XHXP0

 

[NLScooby]

Thanks NLScooby. That is good to know. My LX is a 2010, so I am hoping that it is the newer sensor, but I will double check before purchasing. Right now, I am still debating whether or not just to move the existing sensors from my OEM 20s to the "new" 18s or buy all new. I don't know if these sensors have a life span, most do, and these are 5 years old, but I am also having no problems with them. Something to consider.

Yes - I think the shops recommend changing them after 5 years - but mine were nearly 7 years old and still working fine - but I replaced them...because with my luck they'd crap out just after installing all the new tires!

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Yes - I think the shops recommend changing them after 5 years - but mine were nearly 7 years old and still working fine - but I replaced them...because with my luck they'd crap out just after installing all the new tires!

THAT is exactly what I was thinking too!

 

[hankinid]

I have been amazed that over a single days time, the pressures have moved up or down by as much as 6psi. I think a BIG storm must have been coming in...

I'd open the drapes and look out the window. Right now.

 

[Markuson]

I'd open the drapes and look out the window. Right now.

I see that movement in PSI according to my dash indicator before/while/after driving.

Anywhere from 38-39...up to 43ish.

I think it's pretty normal as temperatures change, etc.

 

[hankinid]

Still, admittedly, off topic other than the winter tires part, I'm seeing 2-3 inches of snow on the ground since this morning. 30F outside, feels like 19F with a 16 mph wind from the SE and no end in sight.