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Offline Ibdrew

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TPMS
« on: 25 September 2018, 11:35 »
I’m looking to buy a new set of alloy wheels and winter tyres for my 2014 gti pp, original alloys from vw are way to expensive so I’m looking at alternatives, however on some alloy wheel websites it recommends tpms sensors, Looking for advice as to whether I need them or not, and if I don’t get the sensors will I have a warning light showing. The wheels I’m looking at are

https://m.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/wheel/aez_raise_gmpo
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
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Offline Watts

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #1 on: 25 September 2018, 12:13 »
Good choice, I like those :smiley: I'll let someone more informed answer the point of your post although as far as I know, the MK7 doesn't use TPMS as such, this thread should help -  https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/24656-tyre-pressure-monitoring-system/
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Offline Guzzle

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #2 on: 25 September 2018, 12:24 »
You shouldn't need sensors as the Golf doesn't have the full TPMS, it works via ABS. I change to winter tyres each year and don't have them. You just need to correctly inflate your new tyres then reset the pressures in the menu and all should be well.

Just make sure you choose wheels that fit over the brakes. Mine are 18 inch, the smallest you can go is 17 inch AFAIK.
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Re: TPMS
« Reply #3 on: 25 September 2018, 12:59 »
The AEZ Raise is a good choice, it’ll suit the mk7 lines well and was a style I considered a while ago on a previous mk7.
They do the wheel in more than one finish, be careful if using them purely as winter wheels as the ones with the dark inner sections have machine polished faces like the factory VW wheels.
Tyreleader used to be the cheapest place to get them, I’m not sure whether Rimstyle would attempt to price match or offer a discount. Worth asking!

Unless you have a spec anomaly there’s no proper TPMS, as said previously, the pressure monitoring system runs via ABS sensors checking for rotational differences in the wheels which might signify pressure loss (or a hefty passenger or suitcase!)
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Offline Ibdrew

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #4 on: 25 September 2018, 15:16 »
Thanks for reply’s
Good to know I don’t need the sensors,
This is the first time I’ll have actually bought extra wheels and winter tyres, last winter was pretty bad and The car struggled to cope on a few occasions with the snow and ice on standard tyres,so this year I’ve decided to invest in some new wheels and tyres.

Offline hobbes22

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #5 on: 26 September 2018, 14:53 »
I'm currently looking for a set of winter wheels and tyres also. There's plenty of choice on that website. Although I think your still looking at a grand or so for a set of 18's with decent winter tyres.
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Re: TPMS
« Reply #6 on: 26 September 2018, 14:56 »
I'm currently looking for a set of winter wheels and tyres also. There's plenty of choice on that website. Although I think your still looking at a grand or so for a set of 18's with decent winter tyres.

You'll get a decent proportion of that cost back if you sell the wheels and tyres on again if you change vehicle.
Plus you're not wearing your current tyres down over winter so delaying replacement potentially saving a significant few quid.

With a bit of man maths it can all stack up!
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Offline hobbes22

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #7 on: 26 September 2018, 15:36 »
I'm currently looking for a set of winter wheels and tyres also. There's plenty of choice on that website. Although I think your still looking at a grand or so for a set of 18's with decent winter tyres.

You'll get a decent proportion of that cost back if you sell the wheels and tyres on again if you change vehicle.
Plus you're not wearing your current tyres down over winter so delaying replacement potentially saving a significant few quid.

With a bit of man maths it can all stack up!

I like your thinking!
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Offline dubber36

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #8 on: 26 September 2018, 15:55 »
I'm currently looking for a set of winter wheels and tyres also. There's plenty of choice on that website. Although I think your still looking at a grand or so for a set of 18's with decent winter tyres.

You'll get a decent proportion of that cost back if you sell the wheels and tyres on again if you change vehicle.
Plus you're not wearing your current tyres down over winter so delaying replacement potentially saving a significant few quid.

With a bit of man maths it can all stack up!

It doesn't need man maths to stack up. The tyres cost nothing, as you only wear one set out at a time, and if you buy second hand wheels, the chances are you will get all of your money back when you finally sell them.
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Offline Ibdrew

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Re: TPMS
« Reply #9 on: 26 September 2018, 16:06 »
I’ve tried eBay, and been outbid on on a couple of occasions for vw Cadiz and Austin alloys, so hence looking to purchase the aez raise alloys.