View Full Version : Well, that explains the slow leak in my tire.
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 2:28pm
I couldn't keep more than 65psi in my driver's side rear tire on the ram. No obvious leaks or nothing. So, I take it to Mavis Tire and they determine the TPMS is leaking at the valve stem and replace it for free. Well, they didn't replace the TPMS. They fixed the leak and I guess there is some kind of generic kit for that.
gotta say I am happy with the service. Even before I bought my tires there, they had removed a nail from the previous set free of charge.
Anyway, /TOTY......
Tikiman
02-04-2023, 2:31pm
That is good customer service. :yesnod:
I couldn't keep more than 65psi in my driver's side rear tire on the ram. No obvious leaks or nothing. So, I take it to Mavis Tire and they determine the TPMS is leaking at the valve stem and replace it for free.
gotta say I am happy with the service. Even before I bought my tires there, they had removed a nail from the previous set free of charge.
Anyway, /TOTY......
I wondered what Mavis was up to. Last time I heard, she was teaching typing. She's obviously multi-talented!
http://www.knightdiscounts.com/software/softwaremavisbeacon16jc2.jpg
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 2:34pm
That is good customer service. :yesnod:
When I bought my tires there, the salesman recognized I was price shopping and said, "Look, I know you're price shopping. Let me see what I can do for a deal on a set of all terrain tires."
Dude got me a great deal and i said, "Well, if you're going to make it easy, let's order the tires and set up an appointment."
I think I paid less than $900 or so for 4 50K mile AT truck tires, road hazard, and god knows what else. they have Tire Kingdom, Firestone, etc... all beat by a mile.
When I bought a new set of tires for the Tundra, I kept the old, dead-battery TPMS sensors in the wheels instead of replacing them. The cost to replace all 5 sensors was nearly the cost of the 4 new tires. I've been driving for 47 years and have never needed TPMS sensors on any vehicle I've driven and don't need them now.
Tikiman
02-04-2023, 2:53pm
Good deal. If they're hungry, they'll make a deal. :yesnod:
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 2:54pm
When I bought a new set of tires for the Tundra, I kept the old, dead-battery TPMS sensors in the wheels instead of replacing them. The cost to replace all 5 sensors was nearly the cost of the 4 new tires. I've been driving for 47 years and have never needed TPMS sensors on any vehicle I've driven and don't need them now.
I think the actual sensors are about $100/ea now. No biggie, but they don't go out all that often.
Torqaholic
02-04-2023, 3:24pm
>65psi? You must get some hella good gas mileage with those.
I think the actual sensors are about $100/ea now. No biggie, but they don't go out all that often.
The batteries last 8 to 10 years. Most people don't keep their vehicles for decades like I do. Mine were about 13 years old when they started to die.
I have no use for them, as I have always 'pre-flighted' whatever I am driving.
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 6:40pm
Good deal. If they're hungry, they'll make a deal. :yesnod:
They've done me right and I think I have sent 5-6 friends there for service. They know, but they gave us all the same service and good deals. Will recommend.....
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 6:42pm
>65psi? You must get some hella good gas mileage with those.
Nope. Need 75-80psi for those truck tires. More pressure keeps the road noise down and I do notice 1-2 mpg difference when properly inflated according to the MGP guage on the dash. It's not much, but I drive 84 miles per day to and from work. The little things help in the long run :yesnod:
I think the actual sensors are about $100/ea now. No biggie, but they don't go out all that often.
Discount Tire charged me, I think about $ 65 for a new TPMS sensor, but I had them put it in while I was having the tires rotated and balanced. Maybe they charge more if I'm just having the sensor replaced as a stand alone operation?
Little Old Lady "Thank You" Commercial | Discount Tire - YouTube
Discount Tire did the same with a slow leak I had in the Trackhawk. Broke the tire down, plugged and patched it and rebalanced for free. They knew I would be back for a set of tires soon. They have also always treated me great and offered good deals.
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 6:53pm
Discount Tire charged me, I think about $ 65 for a new TPMS sensor, but I had them put it in while I was having the tires rotated and balanced. Maybe they charge more if I'm just having the sensor replaced as a stand alone operation?
Little Old Lady "Thank You" Commercial | Discount Tire - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE1dFHmFCRk)
They don't charge me anything and that was before I bought my tires. Talk about wanting to earn my business. They did a good. Job. There was no charge for today's service, but I gave the tire tech a $20 tip to say thanks.
Discount Tire did the same with a slow leak I had in the Trackhawk. Broke the tire down, plugged and patched it and rebalanced for free. They knew I would be back for a set of tires soon. They have also always treated me great and offered good deals.
Good stuff. Stay with the company that goes out of the way to get your business :thumbs:
sublime1996525
02-04-2023, 6:56pm
What truck requires >65 psi???
What truck requires >65 psi???
My Dodge 2500 calls for 60 all around empty, and pumping up the rears to 70 when towing.
DJ_Critterus
02-04-2023, 7:39pm
What truck requires >65 psi???
mine... it requires 80psi in the rear tires and 75 psi in the front tires.
When I bought a new set of tires for the Tundra, I kept the old, dead-battery TPMS sensors in the wheels instead of replacing them. The cost to replace all 5 sensors was nearly the cost of the 4 new tires. I've been driving for 47 years and have never needed TPMS sensors on any vehicle I've driven and don't need them now.
I dig how you are old school and chit. But having the tire pressure on the dash is very cool IMO :seasix:
mrvette
02-04-2023, 8:03pm
Took my wife's 2012 GMC Acadia to Mavis about a month ago....2 new front tires, 4 wheel alignment out the door 650 bux......
had to take it back for the steering wheel being off center....fixed it fine...
:seasix: the rest of the joints I called talked much higher by 2-300 bux....EFF THAT!!!!
ptindall
02-04-2023, 8:24pm
The batteries last 8 to 10 years. Most people don't keep their vehicles for decades like I do. Mine were about 13 years old when they started to die.
I have no use for them, as I have always 'pre-flighted' whatever I am driving.
With a dually, the sensors are great because its possible to have one rear tire low or even flat without being able to see or feel it.
Yadkin
02-04-2023, 10:49pm
When I bought a new set of tires for the Tundra, I kept the old, dead-battery TPMS sensors in the wheels instead of replacing them. The cost to replace all 5 sensors was nearly the cost of the 4 new tires. I've been driving for 47 years and have never needed TPMS sensors on any vehicle I've driven and don't need them now.
TPMs and a low air alarm saved the day for me, and the cost of a new Porsche rim. I found out I had a flat at least 1/2 mile before I had to pull over. So I changed the tire on a flat commercial driveway instead of a dirt shoulder on a busy, narrow road.
Tikiman
02-05-2023, 6:36am
What truck requires >65 psi???
The E load rated tires on my dually take 80 psi. :shrug:
What truck requires >65 psi???
The E load rated tires on my dually take 80 psi. :shrug:
:yesnod:
Ford F250 HC
Michelin
LT275/65R20
Load range E
80 psi
They're supposed to "rebuild" the TPMS sensors when they change tires. The kit includes a stem seal, retaining nut, valve core and valve cap for the metal TPMS sensors or a stem, screw, valve core and valve cap for the rubber stemmed TPMS sensors.
Many tire shops it's mandatory and is either already included in the cost of the tires or added as a separate line charge.
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