Tundra TRD Wheels on a 2016 LX570, TPMS sensors, Fitment

[Mrtwooooo]

So I've got the wheels all ready. Probably going to have things installed this week assuming the tire shop can get the tires delivered. I'm mostly set on my plan but I wanted to check before I had tires ordered.

Part I'm wondering about is TPMS sensors. Will the sensors that are in my 21" OEM wheels swap right over to the TRD wheels without issues? I'm assuming they will. I know I should probably replace them but I'm needing to get this done this week and don't have time to get sensors in and then have some way to program them. The ones in there aren't giving me any problems yet.

I'm going with LT275/70R18 Toyo Open Country AT3 tires. I don't think I'll have any rubbing issues from what I have read. Does that sound accurate?

This setup should fit in the spare location as well correct?

 

[scottryana]

This is all correct I just did this no issues I went with 275/70 R18 Nitto G3s. Tiny bit of rubbing in the lowest right height but hardly noticeable.

 

[Boston Mangler]

This setup should fit in the spare location as well correct?

Yes, I have same in spare location fits fine

I’d suggest keeping stock wheels in tact and just have discount tire install some of their sensors in the new wheels and tires, they program them for free, so you’d have 2 sets of wheels with sensors and no issues

I’m more hardcore OEM nazi than most, but I’ve run the cheap discount tire brand TPMS for decades without any issues whatsoever in multiple vehicles.

The price difference between OEM sensors and discount tire sensors is so extreme, it’s just dumb to go OEM in this particular instance.

And I assure you, this is coming from a guy that is OEM everythangggg (9.5x out of ten)

 

[bicycleagent003]

Yes, I have same in spare location fits fine

I’d suggest keeping stock wheels in tact and just have discount tire install some of their sensors in the new wheels and tires, they program them for free, so you’d have 2 sets of wheels with sensors and no issues

I’m more hardcore OEM nazi than most, but I’ve run the cheap discount tire brand TPMS for decades without any issues whatsoever in multiple vehicles.

The price difference between OEM sensors and discount tire sensors is so extreme, it’s just dumb to go OEM in this particular instance.

And I assure you, this is coming from a guy that is OEM everythangggg (9.5x out of ten)

Hey Mangler, what TPMS sensors do you run in particular? The Denso from Amazon seem like a good value, though they are not the cheapest option. What's your preference in this area? Thanks.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Hey Mangler, what TPMS sensors do you run in particular? The Denso from Amazon seem like a good value, though they are not the cheapest option. What's your preference in this area? Thanks.

I just ran the ones Discount Tire offered during the install of the tires. Honestly, no idea on brand, not of importance to me. Discount stands behind their stuff enough, if I ever have an issue, I’ll know they’ll fix it

 

[TimCFJ40]

I just ran the ones Discount Tire offered during the install of the tires. Honestly, no idea on brand, not of importance to me. Discount stands behind their stuff enough, if I ever have an issue, I’ll know they’ll fix it

x2 on Discount Tire, but my rule with TPMS sensors is buy them from whoever is installing. The ONLY issue I have had with TPMS sensors is when I asked someone to service sensors they didn't provide (reprogramming sensors from another vehicle of the same year/type that came in another set of wheels).

If you buy the sensors from whoever is installing/programming, they are responsible for whether they work or not. If you bring your own and they don't work, get broken by the installer, etc, it can get messy.

Back to the original post, yes the sensors in your OEM wheels will work. I'd just swap them over personally. If you want to leave your original tires on the wheels inflated, you can have them put regular rubber valve stems in them when they pull the sensors. .

 

[bloc]

I used to think that about discount tire.. but they absolutely couldn’t activate some denso transmitters I had them install, so I had to bring the rig to the dealer. Turns out they didn’t read the bright red instruction tag attached to each one that explains the procedure.

Then, they sold me sensors for another car that wouldn’t sync with that car even after 2 or 3 subsequent visits back to the store. When I sourced and provided sensors they installed them and it worked perfectly.

The closest location also absolutely refuses to install wheels on my cruiser unless I let them take a wire wheel to the hub face on my brand new brake rotors.. which will take off the paint and cause them to corrode. Same location didn’t install the TPMS seals and washers correctly on a couple wheels. Another installed three tires of one size and a fourth of another back when I put KO2s on my 200.

Discount isn’t what it used to be. And their clone sensors are Chinese junk.

Get densos, have whoever physically install them, activate them by pressure cycling back to zero and up again, program the car yourself using carista or techstream.. now you’ll be good for up to ten years.

Hey Mangler, what TPMS sensors do you run in particular? The Denso from Amazon seem like a good value, though they are not the cheapest option. What's your preference in this area? Thanks.

People on this forum have ordered the Amazon sensors and received counterfeits. If you do densos get them from rock auto.

 

[Sajan]

I bought sensors from TPMS.com for the Porsche last year and had discount tire install them. I went with the HUF Intellisense.

Plenty of options for the LX

2016 Lexus LX570 TPMS

2016 Lexus LX570 TPMS

www.tpms.com

• TPMS.com: A highly-rated, family-owned U.S. company that serves as a primary source for both retail and wholesale TPMS needs. They offer a wide range of OEM and OE-equivalent sensors from trusted manufacturers like Schrader, Huf, and Pacific.
  • WE SELL ONLY AUTHENTIC PARTS MADE BY OEM SUPPLIERS
    
    -NO KNOCK OFF
    -NO COUNTERFEIT
    -NO UNBRANDED
• TPMSDirect.com: A long-standing distributor known for providing genuine OEM products and technical guidance. They are a reliable choice if you want to ensure you are buying sensors that meet factory specifications.

I don't screw around this Amazon for anything auto unless I really have no other choice. Just too many counterfeit products out there.

 

[gasman4u]

I used to think that about discount tire.. but they absolutely couldn’t activate some denso transmitters I had them install, so I had to bring the rig to the dealer. Turns out they didn’t read the bright red instruction tag attached to each one that explains the procedure.

Then, they sold me sensors for another car that wouldn’t sync with that car even after 2 or 3 subsequent visits back to the store. When I sourced and provided sensors they installed them and it worked perfectly.

The closest location also absolutely refuses to install wheels on my cruiser unless I let them take a wire wheel to the hub face on my brand new brake rotors.. which will take off the paint and cause them to corrode. Same location didn’t install the TPMS seals and washers correctly on a couple wheels. Another installed three tires of one size and a fourth of another back when I put KO2s on my 200.

Discount isn’t what it used to be. And their clone sensors are Chinese junk.

Get densos, have whoever physically install them, activate them by pressure cycling back to zero and up again, program the car yourself using carista or techstream.. now you’ll be good for up to ten years.


People on this forum have ordered the Amazon sensors and received counterfeits. If you do densos get them from rock auto.

DT is a shell of its former self IME. Now, it's nothing special compared to whatever (insert trash corporate name of junk tire shop here) is around your neck of the woods.

 

[bicycleagent003]

Interesting opinions about Discount Tire, I appreciate you all sharing that. It's America's Tire (AT) in Ventura, CA, where I live. They have treated me well over the years, and the only other place I would consider is Costco. I'm going to stick with AT for now, and I'll post up here regarding how they do on the Denso TPMS sensors from Amazon. (These are going on my wife's Highlander, not a Cruiser, for full disclosure.)

 

[Boston Mangler]

Yeah, Discount Tire experiences seem to barely greatly by location. I’ve been a customer at the one near my house in San Diego almost 20 years and never an issue.

They’ve replace several completely destroyed and mangled tires for Free.99 over the years without question. YMMV

 

[bloc]

I bought sensors from TPMS.com for the Porsche last year and had discount tire install them. I went with the HUF Intellisense.

Plenty of options for the LX

2016 Lexus LX570 TPMS

2016 Lexus LX570 TPMS

www.tpms.com

• TPMS.com: A highly-rated, family-owned U.S. company that serves as a primary source for both retail and wholesale TPMS needs. They offer a wide range of OEM and OE-equivalent sensors from trusted manufacturers like Schrader, Huf, and Pacific.
  • WE SELL ONLY AUTHENTIC PARTS MADE BY OEM SUPPLIERS
    
    -NO KNOCK OFF
    -NO COUNTERFEIT
    -NO UNBRANDED
• TPMSDirect.com: A long-standing distributor known for providing genuine OEM products and technical guidance. They are a reliable choice if you want to ensure you are buying sensors that meet factory specifications.

I don't screw around this Amazon for anything auto unless I really have no other choice. Just too many counterfeit products out there.

I just dug into their claims of only authentic parts made by OEM suppliers.. they are full of s***.

I'm not as familiar with other Toyota models but the factory sensors in all US 200-series (both cruiser and LX) are made for toyota by a company called Pacific Industry. When you order Denso sensors you are getting the same PI parts without the toyota part number, in a Denso box. These sensors routinely do 8-10 years without issue. Factory parts retail for $120 each, closer to $85 on the discount sites, but the Densos are $37 on rockauto, for what is effectively the factory original part.

These are nowhere to be seen on the websites listed above.

 

[Sajan]

I just dug into their claims of only authentic parts made by OEM suppliers.. they are full of s***.

I'm not as familiar with other Toyota models but the factory sensors in all US 200-series (both cruiser and LX) are made for toyota by a company called Pacific Industry. When you order Denso sensors you are getting the same PI parts without the toyota part number, in a Denso box. These sensors routinely do 8-10 years without issue. Factory parts retail for $120 each, closer to $85 on the discount sites, but the Densos are $37 on rockauto, for what is effectively the factory original part.

These are nowhere to be seen on the websites listed above.

I just ass-umed they meant the parts they are selling are authentic parts from the manufacturer that made that part...not necessarily that's what came in a Lexus/Toyota.
But I agree with you that if Denso is $37, then just go with that rather than take a chance on a $23 part.
I am a year in and I haven't had any issues with mine.

 

[bloc]

I just ass-umed they meant the parts they are selling are authentic parts from the manufacturer that made that part...not necessarily that's what came in a Lexus/Toyota.

That’s plausible, but could also fairly be taken as a misleading statement.

Their claims (by my standard) may also be true in 95% of cases.. I’m not gonna dig in to other makes to find out.

Just trying to keep people here informed of their good, affordable options.