Tire Pressure Monitoring Bands

[Les]

For those that have changed their wheels on the second generation ST with the TPMS, did you use the old bands or purchase new ones? If you did purchase new ones, where did you get them from?



Thanks

 

[Steven D]

I used the old bands on three of the four. had to use a new band, because the tire shop snapped the original band. if using care the originally bands can be reused with no issue.



They got the new band from the local ford dealer, think it was under $30.00 for the band.

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Do you need new bands if you change the rim - ie. 16" to 18" or do they expand to fit both?

 

[Les]

I'm staying with 16"s, but I'll let you know after they do it...

 

[Doug Roland]

the tire shop I used for my aftermarket 17's replaced all four of mine, they said new bands that fit oem 18's will size down to 16" wheels. If I remember correctly, they said they couldn't use the oem bands...can't remember why, though...

 

[Doug Roland]

I remember now...:wacko: The oem bands on the 18" wheels could not be used on the 17".

 

[Robert Caffyn]

Hey Guys,

I ordered 4 new bands and sensors when I bought my 20" rims. This way I just have to put on the old 18" for the winter. It was over $200 for everything, but worth it when I have to swap out the wheels.

 

[gary s]

when you get new bands, they can be cut to size.

if you had 18's they can be cut to fit 17,s

 

[Les]

when you get new bands, they can be cut to size.

if you had 18's they can be cut to fit 17,s

Not necessarily true. The original bands have only a small portion threaded. I don't believe you can go down an inch and still tighten the band. There are universal bands available for much less money than Ford original.

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Does anyone have a picture of one? Just curious.

 

[Les]

Does anyone have a picture of one?

It looks like a long hose clamp. Nothing special, certainly doesn't justify the high price from Ford.



Picture below...

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

It looks like a long hose clamp

Certainly does.



I asked because a local tire store repaired a flat on my ST and they broke the band. Because of that, the TPS unit fell free within the tire and broke that too.



They couldn't replace it so I took it to Ford and had it fixed.



The tire store reimbursed me for the total cost except my time driving all over to get it taken care of. What a PITA!

 

[Les]

From Ford the band is about $60 and the sensor is $75...

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

They charged me $110.00 for everything - but - my aunt worked there at the time. Since then, she's been laid off.

 

[Les]

Jimmy, which dealer, Sawgrass?

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

Plantation Ford.



Aunt used to get me better prices all the time.

 

[Les]

Plantation Ford.

I was going to order my ST from there, but the general manager said to sell my car to Carmax. So instead, I went to Maroone...

 

[Les]

For those considering after-market wheels, you will need new bands...