Can tpms sensors "seize up" so you cant get them out (w/o un-mounting the tire)?

9iron · 09-26-2014, 08:52 PM

I just had my winter tires mounted today. I bought new rims (w/o tpms) for the winters since i gave my stock 17" rims to mom. The tire shop agreed to deflate my moms tires and remove the tpms so i didnt have to buy a new set.

They said they got two removed, but the other two were "seized up" and they couldnt get them off. He said its not uncommon if the sensors havent been removed/rebuilt (they've been on those rims since 2008).

I thought it was kinda shady, since two new sensors cost $50/ea, and the rebate on the tires was $100. I just paid for the new sensors, since they didnt charge me to remove them from my moms car anyway.

Question is: Did they feed me a line of BS, or is it legit? They had me in the perfect spot since i either put no sensors on at all, or bought two instead of the four. What do you think?

shadow191 · 09-26-2014, 08:58 PM

It happens, they can seize up on the rim, especially if they're old. And if they're 6 years old, the batteries are probably on their way out soon.

9iron · 09-26-2014, 10:53 PM

OK. Thanks Shadow.

09-26-2014, 08:52 PM	#1
9iron Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 04 WRX Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	Can tpms sensors "seize up" so you cant get them out (w/o un-mounting the tire)? I just had my winter tires mounted today. I bought new rims (w/o tpms) for the winters since i gave my stock 17" rims to mom. The tire shop agreed to deflate my moms tires and remove the tpms so i didnt have to buy a new set. They said they got two removed, but the other two were "seized up" and they couldnt get them off. He said its not uncommon if the sensors havent been removed/rebuilt (they've been on those rims since 2008). I thought it was kinda shady, since two new sensors cost $50/ea, and the rebate on the tires was $100. I just paid for the new sensors, since they didnt charge me to remove them from my moms car anyway. Question is: Did they feed me a line of BS, or is it legit? They had me in the perfect spot since i either put no sensors on at all, or bought two instead of the four. What do you think?
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	It happens, they can seize up on the rim, especially if they're old. And if they're 6 years old, the batteries are probably on their way out soon.
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9iron Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 04 WRX Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	OK. Thanks Shadow.
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