OEM TPMS won’t fit on aftermarket wheels

[The wall]

Hello to everyone who got STUNG!!

recently I got 18” Fast Wheels Switch for winter’s, and bought OEM TPMS form eBay. Earlier today I went to swap my summer Set to winter set; my mechanic snapped two TPMS sensors!! And finally told me that it won’t fit on aftermarket wheels. So he suggested a different TPMS called MAX sensors, and they wouldn’t fit as well!! Did this happened to anyone out there? Please help.

 

[Frenchy_418]

The kia tpms in my Vossen stick out a little more than desired but still had no problems mounting tires over them.

 

[The wall]

The kia tpms in my Vossen stick out a little more than desired but still had no problems mounting tires over them.

Amazing!! I am glad it worked out for you anyway.
This Monday I’ll call my wheels provider and see what happens.

 

[Silverghost]

I also have the switch rims in that same size.
I bought these tpms sensors and had no issues in their instal.
Genuine TPMS Sensor Valve 52933j5000 QTY = 4 for 2017-2018 KIA Stinger G70 | eBay

 

[The wall]

I also have the switch rims in that same size.
I bought these tpms sensors and had no issues in their instal.

Lol!!
I guess this mechanic I went to just didn’t do his job properly.

 

[Satansfist]

Are you going from 19" wheels to 18"? Less width? Would that cause an issue?

 

[SteveCo]

Are you going from 19" wheels to 18"? Less width? Would that cause an issue?

Many if not most use 18" wheels/tires for their winter set. Slightly narrower tires are actually better in the snow, and the different profile means that the overall diameter is the same, with a taller sidewall - so no significant speedometer variance, and better protection against wheel damage.

Also, with the commonly used square setup a directional winter tire can at least be rotated front to back. Doesn't hurt that there is a much, much wider selection of winter tires in 18" as well, along with a lower cost.

 

[Satansfist]

Many if not most use 18" wheels/tires for their winter set. Slightly narrower tires are actually better in the snow, and the different profile means that the overall diameter is the same, with a taller sidewall - so no significant speedometer variance, and better protection against wheel damage.

Also, with the commonly used square setup a directional winter tire can at least be rotated front to back. Doesn't hurt that there is a much, much wider selection of winter tires in 18" as well, along with a lower cost.

Though I've never seen actual snow in my life I understand the idea behind the swap; I'm wondering if the smaller sizes of the wheels are clashing with the OEM TPMS sensors because they are designed for a 19" wheel.

 

[SteveCo]

Though I've never seen actual snow in my life I understand the idea behind the swap; I'm wondering if the smaller sizes of the wheels are clashing with the OEM TPMS sensors because they are designed for a 19" wheel.

I use the OEM sensors with no issues on my 18" winter set, and those are the same sensors that the dealer provides with their 18" winter tire and wheel offerings. I don't see the tire/rim size being a factor for either installation or operation.

 

[The wall]

I use the OEM sensors with no issues on my 18" winter set, and those are the same sensors that the dealer provides with their 18" winter tire and wheel offerings. I don't see the tire/rim size being a factor for either installation or operation.

Thank you Steve for the clarification.
I’ll now go to a different mechanic and hopefully it works out well.