Spare wheels/tires and TPMS

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02-01-2010, 05:58 AM

leicaguy

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Spare wheels/tires and TPMS

I have a spare set of wheels for my 08 R56. I plan to mount a set of tires for track use. What is the downside if I do not install TPMS sensors? Will the tire pressure warning light be on constantly? If that's the only thing I can live with that.

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02-01-2010, 07:26 AM

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Yup, the warning light is the only thing.

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02-01-2010, 09:48 AM

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Yup. at startup youll get a little 'ding', like when the cold weather warning comes up and then the light just stays.

Ive been running like that all winter and it hasnt bugged me once

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02-01-2010, 10:05 AM

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Great, thanks guys.

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02-01-2010, 11:34 PM

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It would bug me, there is nothing that can be done?

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02-02-2010, 07:05 AM

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Leicaguy,

I do not think you need to use TPMS on the track rim/tire combo. You should be monitoring the tire pressures before and after each session anyway. I would be a little too busy to notice the light while driving on the track.

Trackside tech inspection will pass the car with the TPMS light on.

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