MadMaxCar Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I know the TPMS is for so called safety issues but I refuse to pay an extra $200+ for new sensors for my winter tires. Question is, can i run without them and only have to deal with a dash light being on or will it prevent me from driving over a certain speed like some GM cars? (so I've been told) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I know the TPMS is for so called safety issues but I refuse to pay an extra $200+ for new sensors for my winter tires. Question is, can i run without them and only have to deal with a dash light being on or will it prevent me from driving over a certain speed like some GM cars? (so I've been told) I don't know for sure about the speed restrictions, but I think the only thing you would have to worry about is the dash light and an occasional alarm chime. your other option would be to use your existing wheels and sensors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcomputer Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have never heard of any Ford limiting speed due to the TPMS. Unless it's required by law you'll just have a light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaxCar Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Just bought a set of mounted winter tires and steel rims from a previous Focus owner..no TPMS and will just have to deal with the light being on. I did not want to use the 18" rims as winter tires are stupidly overpriced for that size. Thanks for the replies guys!! Edited November 20, 2014 by MadMaxCar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaxCar Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 ....interesting....2 days with winter tires/no TPMS and no light has come on and traction control is still switchable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Are the old wheels close to the car when it's parked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaxCar Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Nope...they are in the basement. Light did come on near the end of a 20 drive down the highway but then when the car was restarted a few hours later it was off again (4 days ago) and has not come back on since....strange, but I'm not really complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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