Had them in place for about 4 months with no issues at all. TPMS sensors are working fine and the TPMS programmer also worked with no issues.

 

Thanks!

 

Hi OkieBolt: Thanks for posting that link to TPMSs. Makes me a little nervous that they have no reviews at all. How are yours doing?
Thanks,
Jim

 

I bought these.

Amazon.com

and this
Amazon.com: VXDAS TPMS Relearn Tool Auto Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor TPMS Reset Activation Tool OEC-T5 for GM Series Vehicle 2021 Edition: Automotive

No issues at all.

 

What would date code tell you? Not much.... A 2010 TPMS can be as good as 2017 as the 2010 could have 40k miles driven and be awake only for 1000 hours, while 2017 could have 85k miles and be awake 2800 hours.
There are some tools that could check battery status, though. Not sure if they can read (meaning, if TPMS even has this information) how many working hours it recorded and what is the voltage of the battery.

If you are concern - just get a new set.

 

...some tools that could check battery status
...Not sure if they can read...how many working hours it recorded and what is the voltage of the battery.

I've used some pretty respectable TPMS tools and own a couple. None of them provide any meaningful battery information other than "battery good/bad" type of feedback. There's no battery voltage provided or even a relative battery strength. And there's no information in a sensor regarding use history.

Used TPMS sensors are a gamble. They can test fine and maybe last you a couple of years...or one might crap out on you next week. Ask me how I know.

...just get a new set.

That's what I would do. TPMS sensors are so cheap online (see example in post #6) it is not worth hassling with used ones to save a couple of dollars. Just replace them now while the wheels/tires are apart and you won't have to worry about them for years.

 

The TPMS:

 

These work. No problems with the learning with the cheapo amazon relearn tool.

 

OK these are dismounted down now, TMPS are there tires. Question: Where is the date code on the TPMS?
The rims are in acceptable condition after cleaning. No need for a refurbish, but no show winners. The matting surface before and after :

 

I would put the winter tires on the Cruze wheels as they will stand the most risk of additional damage. However if you like them better than the OEM wheels then there are a number of places than can clean them up for you - this is somewhat common for unusual and rare wheels. Properly repaired they are good as new but if you do go that way make sure it is a quality company. +1 on the TPMS comments, important to have particularly on a car without a spare. Today I saw a Dodge pickup going down the road with an almost completely flat tire - apparently unnoticed! He went to the stop sign and rolled right thru - was going the other direction or I would have tried to stop him.

As far as looks your wife is the ultimate judge my wife almost never notices wheels. I think she did comment she likes the Bolt wheels but it's my car not hers.

 

I wanted to get a set of these for my Bolt after seeing NewsCoulombs success with them... but my wife thinks they are ugly, so I am driving around on the stock (heavy, not aero) Premier wheels. Not worth the fight to gain less than 10 miles of range on the highway.

Keith

 

I'd go with the most efficient tires on the least efficient rims, and vice versa. So snow tires on the Eco rims. That way you even out the range throughout the year. This also puts the 'worst looking' wheels in the roughest conditions.

 

TPMS is what I am thinking. I am getting the wheels broken down now and we will have a look. The question is how old the sensors are. I hope that will have a build date.

Dave

 

If the wheels already have them, the Cruze and Bolt TPMS sensors are interchangable, but not with the Volt.

 

Around me are several places that offers "wheel refurbishment" clean, recoat, fill scratches, they look new when done. Personally I would prefer the Cruze Eco wheels for my summer tires for efficiency but I would probably pay to have them refurbished.

 

I would put TPMS sensors in your winter wheels and register them to the vehicle when you change over to winter tires.

A set of 4 aftermarket TPMS sensors is about $120 and registering the sensors to your Bolt is an easy DIY process. I wouldn't want to drive a car with no spare tire and no functioning TPMS system for the sake of saving a few dollars on TPMS sensors, especially if this was my wife's car.

I own an Asian ICE vehicle which requires a $1000+ scan tool tool (or a $120 dealer visit) just to run a 3 minute process to register new TPMS sensors. And that car doesn't even display the tire pressures to the driver! Working with TPMS systems in GM cars is a pleasure compared to my other vehicle.

 

that is way off....
I am not sure who told you that, but all my Korean (KIA and Hyundai - Forte 2015 and 2016, Rondo 2007, Elantra 2009) cars needed OEM used sensors at less than 40 USD a set and FREE visit at Discount Tire.


A set of OEM new sensors for Bolt is less than 40 USD...

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programming - 10 USD tool and 45 seconds of your time.
DONE.

 

Rim/tire size?

I personally found Generals to be better than Michelins.

Bad condition? Keep them as winter setup. Period. Especially that they are already ready! If you do not like the noise of studded tires, get the studs removed.

 

You can ignore the TPMS, & simply check your pressures, same as we’ve done since high school. Or, go online & purchase a set & have them installed with the tires. I picked up a set for my winters on eBay, they’re not that much money.
Each TPMS is an individual unit, & the car will be confused when it sees a different one in each position, you need the car to re-learn the sensors. I purchased a relearn tool off EBay, for $14.
Do a search, several good threads on the subject.

 

Hi, from a forty-five-year Saab owner.

Which iteration will see the most months and miles? Because they're lighter, the Cruze Eco wheels will ride and handle better.

Having said that, there's the thing they can see we don't. Put the winter tires on the Eco wheels. In the dark and snowy winter, She Who Must Be Obeyed spends little time outdoors looking at the car.

jack vines