Thanks. That's interesting.
So the easiest would be to go to a tire shop, get some steel wheels (like the $70 ones linked to), buy some clone able sensors and tires. Then I can swap myself and never need to go back to have sensors changed over etc?
Once the sensors are cloned, the assemblies can be changed over accordingly without the need for resetting the TPMS system.
And is the cheaper option to buy some generic clone able sensors off ebay/amazon, get some used Outback wheels (maybe even with winter tires), and then have the tire shop fit them and do the cloning?
From our experience, economical sensors aren't that reliable and are frequently DOA. I recommend the clone able sensor from Schrader called EZ-Sensor.
I guess ordering tires already mounted to rims with clone able sensors installed, will still need a trip to a tire shop to do the cloning?
Yes, the tire and wheel assembly will need to be taken to a local shop initially so that the sensors can be cloned to the existing sensors.
I'll now have to start looking for a good winter tire for Salt Lake City (i.e. no need for studs or to be able to drive through a heap of snow, just something to deal with a little snow, ice, cold temperatures and trips up to Park City every now and then).
A solid tire option to consider is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7. In O.E. sizing, this tire is economical and delivers solid handling for a winter tire.
225/65R-17 Hakkapeliitta 7 | Discount Tire Direct
Thanks all,