Do You Really Need TPMS Sensors in Your Aftermarket Wheels?

By Daren Foertsch

If you're upgrading your wheels, chances are you're focused on style, fitment, and performance. But one small component often overlooked during a wheel swap are the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors.

A question we hear a lot: “Do I really need TPMS sensors in my aftermarket wheels?” Short answer: Yes. And here's why — plus how we make it effortless for you.

TPMS sensors are small electronic devices installed inside your tires that monitor air pressure and alert you when levels drop too low. This isn’t just a convenience feature — it’s a safety system that can:

• Prevent blowouts caused by low tire pressure
  

• Improve fuel economy by maintaining proper tire pressure
  

• Extend tire life by preventing uneven wear
  

• Keep your dash warning lights off, which is especially important if your vehicle is newer (2008+ models in the U.S. are federally required to have TPMS)

Installing aftermarket wheels without TPMS sensors will likely trigger a persistent warning light on your dashboard. More importantly, you’ll lose real-time monitoring of your tire pressure — and that could mean missing early signs of a slow leak or low tire pressure

You also risk failing vehicle inspections in certain states where TPMS is part of the mandatory safety check.

At Legends Auto Parts, we believe performance and convenience should go hand in hand. That’s why:

Every Wheel & Tire Package We Ship Comes:

• Mounted & Balanced
  

• Ready to Bolt-On
  
  With TPMS Sensors Pre-Installed — FREE
  
  

No hidden fees. No extra steps. No dashboard warning lights.

You get a performance-ready setup that looks great, functions flawlessly, and keeps your vehicle compliant and safe from day one.

One might ask, can I reuse my stock TPMS Sensors? You can — but we don’t recommend it. Reusing stock sensors often requires:

• Breaking down the old tires
  

• Installing the sensors into your new wheels
  

• Relearning or reprogramming your car’s TPMS system (which can be finicky)
  

It’s more labor, more cost, and more room for error.

That’s why our pre-installed TPMS sensors are such a game-changer — we take care of all the hassle before your package even ships.

TPMS sensors might be small, but they play a big role in safety, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. More importantly, they save you from annoying warning lights and the hassle of post-install headaches.

With us you don’t even have to think about it — we include them for free on all mounted and balanced wheel and tire packages. Explore our wheel and tire packages today and ride with confidence — performance, safety, and style — all in one bolt-on solution.