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  1. #1 aftermarket wheels on GXP (staggered stock wheels) 
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    I tried to search for previous posts on this, but unfortunately "GXP" is too short a word to use in the search field ...

    We have an '08 GXP, which comes stock with 18x8 and 255/45/18 on the front and 18x7 and 225/50/18 on the rear. When we bought the car in November, it had a brand new set of Yokohama's summer tires on it, but we soon replaced them with Blizzaks (still put 255/45 on the front and 225/50 on the rear) for winter driving. Now we've bought a set of Helo chrome rims ( Helo 844 Wheels - 844 )to use in the summer, all four are 18x8, and we're hoping that the Yokohama's (255/45 front and 225/50 rear) will go on these new Helo's without a problem. Anyone with a GXP who can advise? Also, we want to buy new TPMS sensors so that each set of wheels has them, but we've been told by a mechanic buddy that we can't use the stock ones, because their location on these new Helo rims is different to the location on the stock rims??? Any info is appreciated... Thanks!
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    you can put those tires on it, no problem.

    the TPMS i have no idea because i normally dont have vehicles that need them and i dont care so i leave them out.
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    The TPMS sensor will need to be just like the stock ones. The valvestem hole needs to be on the same part of the rim to work.

    Becuase th valvestem is the sensor. You might be able to buy aftermarkets sensors that work, But I'm unsure.

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    There's two type TPMS, ones that are in the valve stem and ones that are wrapped around using metal bands.

    Most are in the valve stems and unless you are running some very low profile tires, there shouldnt be any issue with getting some extra TPMS off ebay for those Helo wheels.
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