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Originally Posted by Montecarloman
I am fairly sure the corvette is the only one with a reduced handling function.
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I don't know about the Corvette, but none of the Cadillacs have that kind of programming. I work with these TPMS sensors everyday. There is a specific tool we use to make the system "relearn" the position of the sensors. As stated before, one of the times this is needed is if you rotate the tires. It is also necessary if battery power was removed and certain system glitches may also make the system lose the psi readings and positions.
As far as your situation, you can put winter tires on your car without sensors, you'll just have the TPMS warning light always lit. This light will not be able to be turned off until you return the wheels with sensors back to the car. And if you don't put those sensors in their exact positions, the readings won't be correct. So, either mark them as you take them off, or see your dealer immediately after re-mounting them. And I wouldn't worry about the TPMS warning light affecting your handling.
Any other questions, let me know.
WolfmanDave added 7 Minutes and 51 Seconds later...
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Originally Posted by blkbalt06
which models have the TPMS? i didnt even know about this!
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'08+. The TREAD Act of 2000 required TPMS sensors on, I think, 20% of vehicles by 2004, 80% of vehicles by 2006, and 100% of vehicles by 2008 model years.