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Old 08-03-2009, 10:39 AM   #1
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After installing the TC wheels on my 08 Prius.... WOW! what a difference! Corners much better, rides about the same, and more stable on freeways when winds blow all over the place. But, there'll definitely be a huge hit on the MPG.

Now.... of course the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor warning light came on. Is there a way to disable it?
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Old 08-03-2009, 03:07 PM   #2
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Electrical tape...
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Old 08-03-2009, 03:21 PM   #3
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After installing the TC wheels on my 08 Prius.... WOW! what a difference! Corners much better, rides about the same, and more stable on freeways when winds blow all over the place. But, there'll definitely be a huge hit on the MPG.

Now.... of course the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor warning light came on. Is there a way to disable it?
Pictures? Pictures of the wheels, please?
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:19 PM   #4
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Electrical tape...
funny.... dick!
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:49 PM   #5
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Why didn't you put TPMS sensors on the wheels??????
Also, I too would like to see a pic!!!

And the MPG hit you take, how bad is it???
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Why didn't you put TPMS sensors on the wheels??????
Also, I too would like to see a pic!!!

And the MPG hit you take, how bad is it???
I bought the wheels with new tires already installed. I just went ahead and put them on and didn't bother with the TPMS sensors swapped.

I'll take pics of the car if I get a chance today after work. And the MPG hit, I'm expecting at least 5-8mpg hit.
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:46 AM   #7
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before i swapped my stock rims out, i managed to get about 47-48mpg.

now, i can get up to 46, but i average about 43-45.
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There is no (easy) way to disable it, and doing so could be a federal offense.

TPMS is required by federal regulations for MY2008 and later.

ETA: It looks like it is legal to disable it yourself, but it is illegal for a repair shop or dealer to do so.
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quick pics...
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funny.... dick!
Dude, take it easy. It's not like I didn't use electrical tape to get rid of the light.
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