Should I replace my 2yr old TPMS when changing tires?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Somu, Dec 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM.

  1. Somu

    Somu New Member

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    am getting new tires on my 2013 Prius (225/45R17) to replace my current tires. I had the TPMS changed on them in Jan 2024. They have about 15K miles on them since that time. Do I need to get new TPMS sensors when I am getting these changed, or should I ask them to try and reuse the existing ones? New OEM ones appear to run 80-100 per tire, so am debating on the cost... what is the general recommendation, and are there acceptable non-OEM versions that are considerably cheaper? getting these replaced at my local BJs, if that matters...

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    The OEM Toyota TPMS will last you 10 years, however if you bought aftermarket ones from China, they will probably not last very long.
     
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    Some cheap aftermarket will only last a few years, so the real question is the quality of the ones that was last installed.
    My expectation is at least 5-8 years out of a good quality sensor. That's also what I would expect from good quality tires too.
     
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