I'm looking to replace tires on my 05 Mazda3.

Discount tire charges $7.50 for a TPMS rebuild.

Is this just a retail scam?


Thanks,

Tony D

 

No,it's legit. The tool to reset is quite expensive. It does'nt take long to do however.

 

Tony,

I'm curious your 05 mazda3 has TPMS sensors? I have an 06 mazda3i touring and I don't have TPMS sensors. I tought the mazda3 came with TPMS sensors in 07, I could be wrong but like I said my 06 doesn't have them.

Vince

 

i still see no reason why they even have these kinda options, there as pointless as daytime running lights, but yea everything seems to be in order with that invoice

 

Thanks for the replies. I'm off to purchase a pair of Yokohama YK520's
2- I will opt for the extra $15.
3- Wife's 05 came with the sensors
4- They offer pressure sensors because my wife never checks her tires. I'm buying two new tires after I noticed she took a 2X3" chunk out of the sidewall of her Goodyear's - don't know how long ago. Wife wouldn't know if she had a blowout at 80MPH without the sensor.
These sensors aren't deal makers. I wouldn't purchase one as an option, but it is there.
As for DRL's, I like them on my Forester.

 

Ok. Here's the bottom line.

I purchased two YK520's today at Discount Tire/ American Tire
They offered a TPMS rebuild at $7.50 each.
He showed me what is involved - Change of a a grommet and a valve core.
The sales guy had a hard time keeping a straight face when I asked why it cost so much. Said he didn't know, but that it was easier to change while mounting new tires. I agreed on the ease, but declined the offer anyway. Big profit item. Probably carries a nice commission. Can't blame a company for trying to make a buck here and there, or to keep employees happy

BTW I read a few reviews that rated 520's as quiet - they aren't.


End of this chapter for me - I hope.
Thanks again guys.

Tony D