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What Causes the Tire Pressure Warning After Installing New Tires?

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OEliza

07/25/25 2:22am

The reason for the tire pressure warning after replacing tires is that the vehicle's computer still defaults to the pre-replacement status, triggering the alert. After tire replacement, the tire pressure monitoring system must be reset. There are generally three reasons for tire pressure warnings: Abnormal Tire Pressure: Typically, the system will alert if the pressure is below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In such cases, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are necessary. Failure to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure is not reset promptly, the monitoring system will continue to display the previous data, causing the tire pressure warning light to illuminate. Simply performing a tire pressure reset will resolve this issue. Damaged Tire Pressure Sensor: The tire pressure sensor, which monitors tire pressure, is installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged during driving (e.g., by impact), the tire pressure warning light may activate. For sensor damage, the only solution is to replace it with a new component.

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Pierce

08/10/25 4:32pm

I just got new tires and the tire pressure warning light came on, which is really annoying, but I've been through something similar before. One possible reason is that the tire pressure wasn't set correctly during the installation of the new tires, such as the tire technician rushing and forgetting to calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system, or inconsistent tire pressure after inflation causing the sensor to misjudge. Another common issue is sensor damage: accidentally touching the sensor wires while removing the old tires or installing the new ones, or the sensors inside the new tires not being properly activated. There's also the need to reset the vehicle system; most cars come with a tire pressure learning button—just press it and drive for a while to sync. More minor risks include weather changes affecting tire pressure readings, such as a significant temperature difference right after leaving the shop. It's not hard to fix: first, manually check if the actual tire pressure of each tire meets the standard using a regular tire pressure gauge; if everything's fine, try resetting the system immediately. Remember not to ignore it—the tire pressure warning is a safety alert, so get it fixed quickly to avoid a blowout while driving.

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