Just bought new OEM Alloy wheels and All Season tires (16"s) for my son's 07 Cobalt. When I brought them to my friendly local mechanic he advised he's need the car too since he has to transfer the sensors for the Tire Pressure Monitors.
I was planning on using the 15's (Steelies and hubcaps) it came with as PURE snow/ice tires for the winter (especially if he ends up going to college in Vermont). Other than the Check Tire Pressure light being on (since the sensors will now be on the new wheels), is there any other risk or damage than can occur...? Is there a way to buy an extra set of sensors (I'm honestly not sure where they go..on the wheel..??) and avoid the problem altogether or is there some recalibration that also needs to be done..?
Lastly, In the event of a flat, I suspect the donut spare is a 15"..Should I buy a 16" donut (is there even such an item"..?)
Thank you
Ed (the dad)
PS. the screws that the dealer included for the front and rear license plates never seems to get TIGHT..
I can almost loosen them with my fingertips. Would anyone know the correct screw/bolt size for the front and rear license plate holders..? Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!!
I was planning on using the 15's (Steelies and hubcaps) it came with as PURE snow/ice tires for the winter (especially if he ends up going to college in Vermont). Other than the Check Tire Pressure light being on (since the sensors will now be on the new wheels), is there any other risk or damage than can occur...? Is there a way to buy an extra set of sensors (I'm honestly not sure where they go..on the wheel..??) and avoid the problem altogether or is there some recalibration that also needs to be done..?
Lastly, In the event of a flat, I suspect the donut spare is a 15"..Should I buy a 16" donut (is there even such an item"..?)
Thank you
Ed (the dad)
PS. the screws that the dealer included for the front and rear license plates never seems to get TIGHT..
I can almost loosen them with my fingertips. Would anyone know the correct screw/bolt size for the front and rear license plate holders..? Many thanks !!!!!!!!!!!