Hi everyone,
What happens to the tire pressure sensor if I replace my 195/55R16 run-flat summer tires with regular winter tires on a 15-inch rim?
TIA,
Jo
Run flat winter tires
Sep 30, 2006
1 Replies
Nothing. The tire pressure sensor isn't really a pressure sensor. It works off of the anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensors. The "tire pressure" sensor compares diagonal wheel speeds (i.e. Front-right and Rear-left) to each other, and then compares that difference to the value that's "set" when you reset the system (button under the E-brake lever). Therefore, it doesn't matter one whit what kind nor size of tires you use.
Rich
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