TPMS questions

MuscleFlex · Jul 4th, 2019, 13:56

Hi All,
I have a Feb 2016 registered Volvo XC60 D5
It's currently running on 18" wheels.

I want to get 21" polestar rims and tires.

I am aware that I will need TPMS for the new tims. If I buy a set on eBay (cheapest I have found), will I need to take them to Volvo to pair or configure for my car?
I don't want to reuse the TPMS in my current wheels as I might use them as winter wheels or something.

With regards to tires, cheapest I have found are Black Circle tires with B rating compared to Pirelli with C ratings... I'm hoping Black Circle tires are good? It's nearly £100 cheaper than Pirelli!

Dippydog · Jul 5th, 2019, 08:13

Black Circles will flog you the same tyres as you'd get buying direct from a tyre fitting place.You could ask before ordering as to manufacture date for peace of mind if you wish[there is a way of telling when the tyre was made by using the code on the tyre sidewall]

Clan · Jul 5th, 2019, 11:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuscleFlex

Hi All,
I have a Feb 2016 registered Volvo XC60 D5
It's currently running on 18" wheels.

I want to get 21" polestar rims and tires.

I am aware that I will need TPMS for the new tims. If I buy a set on eBay (cheapest I have found), will I need to take them to Volvo to pair or configure for my car?
I don't want to reuse the TPMS in my current wheels as I might use them as winter wheels or something.

With regards to tires, cheapest I have found are Black Circle tires with B rating compared to Pirelli with C ratings... I'm hoping Black Circle tires are good? It's nearly £100 cheaper than Pirelli!

I would get the volvo sensors at least you know they are compatible and a reasonable price for a set of 4.. more expensive individually !

Sysyphus · Jul 11th, 2019, 23:22

No programming required - the sensors pair with the car automatically once you've driven it for a short while... can't remember exactly... it's something like 5 minutes at 20mph or more I think

Clan · Jul 12th, 2019, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sysyphus

No programming required - the sensors pair with the car automatically once you've driven it for a short while... can't remember exactly... it's something like 5 minutes at 20mph or more I think

You have to program in the volvo sensors with their serial numbers and position ,There is a handheld Volvo tool for this purpose , how is the car going to determine which wheel thy are on otherwise ? Last time i bought a kit of 4 it was about £120 which is not too bad , much more economic than buying a singe sensor !

Sysyphus · Jul 13th, 2019, 15:34

I stand corrected. My advice was based on my 09 C70 and 11 S60 which have the more primitive TPMS which lacks the capability of determining which wheel is the problem, and does not require sensor programming. Had overlooked that later models have the more advanced system.

GrahamHR · Jul 14th, 2019, 11:56

I bought 4 x TPMS sensors from Ebay for my V60 Polestar ( for the winter wheels/ tyres). The seller offered to activate them. They work fine ( they are actually labelled as Jaguar/ Land Rover ones). Seller was styles_car

Jul 4th, 2019, 13:56	#1
MuscleFlex Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 12:12 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Leeds	TPMS questions Hi All, I have a Feb 2016 registered Volvo XC60 D5 It's currently running on 18" wheels. I want to get 21" polestar rims and tires. I am aware that I will need TPMS for the new tims. If I buy a set on eBay (cheapest I have found), will I need to take them to Volvo to pair or configure for my car? I don't want to reuse the TPMS in my current wheels as I might use them as winter wheels or something. With regards to tires, cheapest I have found are Black Circle tires with B rating compared to Pirelli with C ratings... I'm hoping Black Circle tires are good? It's nearly £100 cheaper than Pirelli!

Jul 14th, 2019, 11:56	#7
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:52 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	I bought 4 x TPMS sensors from Ebay for my V60 Polestar ( for the winter wheels/ tyres). The seller offered to activate them. They work fine ( they are actually labelled as Jaguar/ Land Rover ones). Seller was styles_car Last edited by GrahamHR; Jul 14th, 2019 at 12:03.

Jul 5th, 2019, 08:13	#2
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Black Circles will flog you the same tyres as you'd get buying direct from a tyre fitting place.You could ask before ordering as to manufacture date for peace of mind if you wish[there is a way of telling when the tyre was made by using the code on the tyre sidewall]

Jul 11th, 2019, 23:22	#4
Sysyphus Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 02:05 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suburban Philly	No programming required - the sensors pair with the car automatically once you've driven it for a short while... can't remember exactly... it's something like 5 minutes at 20mph or more I think

Jul 13th, 2019, 15:34	#6
Sysyphus Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 02:05 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suburban Philly	I stand corrected. My advice was based on my 09 C70 and 11 S60 which have the more primitive TPMS which lacks the capability of determining which wheel is the problem, and does not require sensor programming. Had overlooked that later models have the more advanced system.

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