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non tpms wheels
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:10 am
by lilwhitevibe
The vibe I recently purchased looks like the hubcaps have been curbed many times. Was considering purchasing some 5x100 Subaru wheels. Can I run non-tpms wheels on my 08 vibe? If so what problems/side effects should I expect? Any input would be greatly appreciated! ......Thanks
Re: non tpms wheels
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:31 am
by andrewclaus
My '07 does not have sensors in the wheels. It has an indirect system, and uses the ABS speed sensors to find differences in rotation speed. I think that changed in '09, so you should be good to change the wheels on the '08
Mine, purchased six months ago, had the same problem. I solved it with a cheap set of $30 plastic covers that I modified with 1" drywall screws driven from the inside to add a little bite at the steel rim. They've been working fine so far.
Re: non tpms wheels
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:57 pm
by vibolista
Check the Subaru offsets. Vibe 03-08 offsets are 39 mm for the 16 x 6 1/2 Steelie and Alloy. The 17 x 7 Alloy wheel has an offset of 45 mm.
If your Vibe doesn't have ABS brakes, then your wheels will have pressure sensors. If you install wheels that don't have a sensor on them, you'll have to put up with the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light. Some who have done that, just put a piece of black electrical tape over the warning light to hide it.