[spokeshave]

Just went through that crap this week with the stupid new wheels and air pressure sensor nonsense. It took me 2 days to find someone who could fix a slow leak in one of my tires, without destroying the sensor.

If you purchase tires from America's Tire company they install upgraded sensors when new tires are installed or after a (free) repair.

If you also purchase the tire insurance ($20 or so) you get a free new tire if they can't fix the leak (usually a sidewall damage or a split in the tread).

I have 2 new free tires in the last 2 months

First was a sidewall damage

Second was a tread split...was causing a rumbling sound...I originally thought a bearing had gone.

Also the free tire rotation and wheel balance.

[Texas Fossil]

In rural Texas, they are not an option. I have a local tire shop 18 miles away who is now set up to do the repairs. The 2 more local shops are not.

Thanks for the info. I still don’t like the car companies motives. But it is what it is.