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tps sensors on new OEM rims??

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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 9:34 PM
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Question tps sensors on new OEM rims??

Hey guys and gals,
I have a 2007 Tahoe with the silver 20's rims. I am going to buy a polished set of the 20' rims and have them swapped out. Question is, will I have to go buy 4 brand new Tire pressure sensors from the dealer or will they be able to move them from the old rims?

I had a rim replaced several months back, and they told me at Chabli that I needed to buy a new one, they would have to cut the old one off???

any advise would be great, Thanks!!!
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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I think they just bolt in. I know others have transferred them.
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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I transferred mine from my Factory 17" to aftermarket 20" with no problem.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 8:03 AM
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Switched mine out 3 times so far on different sets of rims. No need to buy new.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 9:07 PM
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Should be able to swap them out. Some TPM sensors are held on by a band around the rim where its located directly across from the tire valve. Also, there are kinds that are built into the tire valve usually, made of metal.
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