Tire cut sidewall - questions please

wnorton

Member
Well sh#@.

just cut a sidewalk on a new tire. Only 4,000 miles on the tire. I need to shop for a replacement tire. In the meantime I got to thinking and had a few questions. If you don’t mind. These are reference to a new 2022 JLU with BFG K02 T315/70r17


1) is there a tpms sensor in the spare?
2) if I move the spare is it difficult to retrain the TPMS to recognize the tire position?
3) any tire dealers you recommend in the Phoenix market? My dealer of choice isn’t in the southwest.

Thanks in advance.
 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass
There should be one in the spare. Typically there isn’t on the “donut” type spares but the JL should have one just like the JK. Discount tire/americas tire owns the southwest and is who I would recommend. They are headquartered right there in Scottsdale.
 

Sgt_USMC

Active Member
There is likely a sensor on your spare as it’s full size. Compare the stem on them, if they look the same it’s likely got it.

Im not sure, but many tpms systems will automatically adjust to the position of the wheels. If you go through DT, you can ask them. They can do this if needed.

I have and will only deal with DT. I get the certificates and I have talked to my local shop. If I puncture the sidewalls I pay the $60 for a new certificate and I have a new tire.
 

wnorton

Member
There should be one in the spare. Typically there isn’t on the “donut” type spares but the JL should have one just like the JK. Discount tire/americas tire owns the southwest and is who I would recommend. They are headquartered right there in Scottsdale.
Excellent thank you.
 

wnorton

Member
There is likely a sensor on your spare as it’s full size. Compare the stem on them, if they look the same it’s likely got it.

Im not sure, but many tpms systems will automatically adjust to the position of the wheels. If you go through DT, you can ask them. They can do this if needed.

I have and will only deal with DT. I get the certificates and I have talked to my local shop. If I puncture the sidewalls I pay the $60 for a new certificate and I have a new tire.
Oh I gotta’ learn more about these certificates. Sounds like something I need to do.
thx.
 

Sgt_USMC

Active Member
They also price match and can order tires they don’t have in stock normally. Talk to the Rep here, they should be able to help you out.
 

HellaYella

New member
Well sh#@.

just cut a sidewalk on a new tire. Only 4,000 miles on the tire. I need to shop for a replacement tire. In the meantime I got to thinking and had a few questions. If you don’t mind. These are reference to a new 2022 JLU with BFG K02 T315/70r17


1) is there a tpms sensor in the spare?
2) if I move the spare is it difficult to retrain the TPMS to recognize the tire position?
3) any tire dealers you recommend in the Phoenix market? My dealer of choice isn’t in the southwest.

Thanks in advance.
wow, that is a first! I have had two Rubicons with KO2's since 2009, one a JK, the other a JL, never had an issue with the BFG's. Discount Tire is the way to go, certificates are a must for a Jeep; never a worry. Costco will have a great deal time to time, but Discount Tire is a good deal.
 

CalSgt

Hooked
Old thread but

1) JL should have a TPMS in the spare

2) TPMS on JL's automatically calibrates itself for tire location when rotating, after about a mile of driving the sensors are woken up and the vehicle will know where each one is.
 

Muddy Ruttzz

New member
Sorry to hear about your cut tire. Thank you all for the recommendations. I may be biased but I would recommend Discount Tire as well. We have over 50 stores in the Phoenix AZ area.
Ordered Mopar 2” lift kit for my Wrangler Willys Ecodiesel. I want to change the tires to BFG KM3s LT315/70R/17 (34.4x12.4x17) mounted on steelies. It has the narrow M220 and M210 axles (Rubicon is 3/4” wider each side. )if anybody has done something similar or knows about wheel offsets that would be helpful. I don’t want the tires outside the fenders or doing a whole lot of rubbing. Thanks in advance!
 
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