[gtcompscientist]

I don't know where to get them for $15 right now, but I TireRack.com supposedly has them for $25. Sorry... but at least that's better than $65.

 

[gtcompscientist]

I have seen the TPMS sensors for as little as $25, and heard of them being sold for $15.

 

[gtcompscientist]

I actually have a call into Shraeder to find out how much the little tool is to do it yourself. Just to have around.

 

[gtcompscientist]

Just so you know how TPMS works...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Looks like the sensor is right on the valve stem

For our particular system it's like that (that graphic is actually from the company that provides the pieces to Nissan).

However, one thing I failed to mention, is that everytime you switch the sensors/rims, you will have to take your car to a dealership to get the new sensors registered with the car. Otherwise having the sensor won't make a lick of a difference!

 

[gtcompscientist]

Any rims will work as long as the TPMS sensor will fit it. You are going to have to take one of two roads:
1) Buy sensors for the winter tires for about $15+ a piece and find steelies that they will work with (probably most), OR
2) Forget about the sensors and put a piece of tape over the warning light.

Your choice. Most people choose option (2).