TPMS sensors can be costly to replace, but they don't have to be. If you're a Costco member, the warehouse may do it for a ...

We review and pick the best TPMS tools on the market. Our picks include everything from budget to premium so you can reset your tire sensors.

A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire.

While they do not require a tool to pre-program for use on that specific vehicle, they do require a TPMS activation tool to trigger the sensor’ relearn procedure for its proper replacement and use.

Installing winter tires before the snow falls is a much bigger chore if your rims are fitted with tire-pressure monitoring sensors.