Confirm 2013 TPMS & Advice Needed

[Finlayforprez]

Hey mbw,

I agree, it is a bit fishy. I really don't think the chip was done during transit, but rather something from the source. I am very curious to see if Barry will make this right, as my other four (4) wheels are perfect.

If Barry pays for the repair and gives me a refund or sends a new wheel, I will be happy. It does seem as though this is likely the last bit of stock, so in that case, I am very happy to be able to get the Compomotive wheels, but it does make me a bit nervous these are "the bottom of the bin".

I will be sure to keep you posted! Thanks again for your tire input as well.

-David

 

[NASdiesel]

You can easily deactivate TPMS spare tire monitoring (or turn off TPMS altogether) with your IIDTool, it's one of the options in the CCF.

If I had all that space from the spare tire available, I'd be looking into an auxiliary fuel tank retrofit kit, I know they are available in Australia.

All of this.....I agree. The LR4's on the TAT had additional spare wheels/tires onboard. I haven't looked at the pics closely to see if they kept one spare underneath. But I plan to go spare fuel tank with the tire off the bumper.

I will say, I have wheeled for years and never had a tire issue. Most of my friends are the same. We just ran the VOT in Vermont and of the 60 total trucks(including staff), had 8 or so tire flats. Pretty small number that is likely attributable to air pressure (too much or not enough).

 

[Finlayforprez]

Well, it looks as though Barry is offering to send TLB and I the money to pay for the repair of the wheel. I haven't responded yet, but I will likely just accept that and move forward. What would you guys do?

With that said, I also decided that I do not want to keep my current wheel/tire/TPMS setups as I was originally thinking. I am DEFINITELY keeping my 19" stock black design wheels, but will sell my 255/55R19 Cooper Zeon LTZs and re-use my five (5) TPMS with the new wheels/tires (I can re-use them, right?). My thinking is that I know I won't be switching out my new wheels/tires for the Coopers anytime soon - I would rather put really good 19" snow tires on my 19" wheels down the line when I need them - don't really need both the Coopers and new A/T tires. Plus, my current Cooper Zeon LTZs (I have 5 of them) have less than 1,000 miles and are in mint condition. I am thinking of selling the 5 tires for around $500-600? What do folks think? Thanks!

-David

 

[GoLoaf]

Well, it looks as though Barry is offering to send TLB and I the money to pay for the repair of the wheel. I haven't responded yet, but I will likely just accept that and move forward. What would you guys do?

With that said, I also decided that I do not want to keep my current wheel/tire/TPMS setups as I was originally thinking. I am DEFINITELY keeping my 19" stock black design wheels, but will sell my 255/55R19 Cooper Zeon LTZs and re-use my five (5) TPMS with the new wheels/tires (I can re-use them, right?). My thinking is that I know I won't be switching out my new wheels/tires for the Coopers anytime soon - I would rather put really good 19" snow tires on my 19" wheels down the line when I need them - don't really need both the Coopers and new A/T tires. Plus, my current Cooper Zeon LTZs (I have 5 of them) have less than 1,000 miles and are in mint condition. I am thinking of selling the 5 tires for around $500-600? What do folks think? Thanks!

-David

I'd take Barry's money and run. Who knows when he could send you a replacement rim.

Selling the Coopers sounds like a good call, and that price point is very tempting!

 

[Finlayforprez]

I'd take Barry's money and run. Who knows when he could send you a replacement rim.

Selling the Coopers sounds like a good call, and that price point is very tempting!

I agree. I am waiting to see what Barry told TLB, but likely better to just take the money and get the chip fixed. It's on the lip, so a good alloy repair guy should be able to fix it like new and the tire will likely cover most of it anyway.

I am still trying to fix out a good price for the Coopers, but I have five (5) - it includes tire insurance - good for the life of the tire. They are $216 new.

 

[RBA]

I agree. I am waiting to see what Barry told TLB, but likely better to just take the money and get the chip fixed. It's on the lip, so a good alloy repair guy should be able to fix it like new and the tire will likely cover most of it anyway.

I am still trying to fix out a good price for the Coopers, but I have five (5) - it includes tire insurance - good for the life of the tire. They are $216 new.

Hey,

Can you sell the tires now or do you need to wait until your wheel situation is sorted??

 

[Finlayforprez]

Hey,

Can you sell the tires now or do you need to wait until your wheel situation is sorted??

I can likely sell the 5 tires in the next 1-2 weeks. I will order my tires Saturday.

Are you interested?

$600.00 for five plus insurance included for all five.

 

[RBA]

I can likely sell the 5 tires in the next 1-2 weeks. I will order my tires Saturday.

Are you interested?

$600.00 for five plus insurance included for all five.

I would be but the timing is not ideal. I'm off on a trip next weekend and I wanted the tires mounted next week.

How many miles on them?

 

[Finlayforprez]

I would be but the timing is not ideal. I'm off on a trip next weekend and I wanted the tires mounted next week.

How many miles on them?

Well, I may actually be able to have them off next week - all depends how long it takes for my new tires to arrive. If it's only a day or two, I can have the tires ready by mid week possibly.

The tires only have about 800-900 miles - like new!!!!

 

[RBA]

Lets chat in IM to make arrangements.