Adding SS wheels to my LS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sdmaro · 09-07-2014, 10:26 PM

I will be buying some SS wheels for my LS. Besides tires, do I need to remount/rebalance them? I am getting new tires for them. Also how about the TPMS?

tmcclint · 09-07-2014, 10:54 PM

If they have tires already, you might be fine without re-balancing them but it couldn't hurt. As far as the TPMS goes, I think you have to have the sensors programmed to the car by the dealer unless someone here has a DIY post for doing that.

Jbow89 · 09-08-2014, 12:41 AM

Yea can't hurt to just have a place throw them on the way they are and fix the balance if needed... I did the swap to my ls and my 2012 I just needed to deflate them to like 20 and then back up to 35 and they relearned by themselves no tools or anything I do believe you have to go to the screen with the pressures and hold set or something like that

two_wheel_mayhem · 09-08-2014, 01:20 AM

You have to remove the tpms sensors anytime you dismount a tire. That breaks the valve stem off them 75% of the time so that's nothing unusual replace all 4 of them anyway, cheaply. Or the more expensive route would be buying 4 new sensors.

On a 2011 I believe you can still program your TPMS system without any special tools. If you are able to the owner's manual for your car will contain instructions on how to do so.

ELIC1 · 09-08-2014, 10:15 AM

why buy ss rims. make it your own

sdmaro · 09-08-2014, 10:48 AM

Can i get tpms at discount tire?

stunnr · 09-08-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

Can i get tpms at discount tire?

You should get TPMS but try searching online for better deals

sdmaro · 09-08-2014, 11:04 PM

Can i just take the rims in for tires and put them on at home?

goinggone14 · 09-09-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

Can i just take the rims in for tires and put them on at home?

TPMS have to be mounted before the tire, on the inside on the rim. Otherwise, how would they Measure the Tire Pressure?

rebelyell22 · 09-09-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by goinggone14

TPMS have to be mounted before the tire, on the inside on the rim. Otherwise, how would they Measure the Tire Pressure?

He means get the tires mounted and put the wheels on the car at home....

CamaroCracka · 09-09-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

I will be buying some SS wheels for my LS. Besides tires, do I need to remount/rebalance them? I am getting new tires for them. Also how about the TPMS?

Any time you change the tire on a wheel it needs to be rebalanced unless its over 40" because then it really doesn't help anyway (I use balance beads on the big stuff but I digress)

If your taking the tires off your stock wheels as well, you can use those TPMS, but be sure to keep track of where they came off of. As mentioned the valve tends to break when they remove the tire, but it can be fixed for a few bucks each.

If you use the TPMS from the SS wheels (if they come with TPMS units) you will need to do a relearn. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170203

If you get new TPMS they are $35-$40 each.

goinggone14 · 09-09-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

He means get the tires mounted and put the wheels on the car at home....

Forgive me for thinking this thread was about installing TPMS...

I'm still not 100% sure what "them" meant, so can't say I agree with you on that...

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

If you get new TPMS they are $35-$40 each.

You can get TPMS on amazon for about $30 each or eBay for $15-20 each (even less if you buy a set of 4). Buying from the dealer/shop will run you a premium.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375753

jshaf · 09-09-2014, 05:27 PM

I know when I bought SS wheels and tires off this site they were practically the same circumference as the 18's I had on my 1LT at the time. so didn't need to flash anything to get them to work with the car. never had an issue the 3.5 years I had it.

Emig5m · 09-09-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

On a 2011 I believe you can still program your TPMS system without any special tools. If you are able to the owner's manual for your car will contain instructions on how to do so.

Yes, I did it on my 2010.

09-07-2014, 10:26 PM	#1
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	Adding SS wheels to my LS I will be buying some SS wheels for my LS. Besides tires, do I need to remount/rebalance them? I am getting new tires for them. Also how about the TPMS? __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

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tmcclint Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 228 View My Garage	If they have tires already, you might be fine without re-balancing them but it couldn't hurt. As far as the TPMS goes, I think you have to have the sensors programmed to the car by the dealer unless someone here has a DIY post for doing that. __________________ 2014 2SS RS 1LE

09-08-2014, 01:20 AM	#4
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	You have to remove the tpms sensors anytime you dismount a tire. That breaks the valve stem off them 75% of the time so that's nothing unusual replace all 4 of them anyway, cheaply. Or the more expensive route would be buying 4 new sensors. On a 2011 I believe you can still program your TPMS system without any special tools. If you are able to the owner's manual for your car will contain instructions on how to do so. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

09-08-2014, 10:48 AM	#6
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	Can i get tpms at discount tire? __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

09-08-2014, 11:04 PM	#8
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	Can i just take the rims in for tires and put them on at home? __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

09-08-2014, 12:41 AM	#3
Jbow89 Drives: 2012 LS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South jersey Posts: 205	Yea can't hurt to just have a place throw them on the way they are and fix the balance if needed... I did the swap to my ls and my 2012 I just needed to deflate them to like 20 and then back up to 35 and they relearned by themselves no tools or anything I do believe you have to go to the screen with the pressures and hold set or something like that

09-08-2014, 10:15 AM	#5
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	why buy ss rims. make it your own

09-09-2014, 05:27 PM	#13
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I know when I bought SS wheels and tires off this site they were practically the same circumference as the 18's I had on my 1LT at the time. so didn't need to flash anything to get them to work with the car. never had an issue the 3.5 years I had it. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint