There are people saying they can use this to reprogram the tpms on the WRX.

https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

As for tires. It kind of depends on what you want. I have read reviews where people felt dedicated winters like Blizzak provided too much grip. That they wanted to be able to slide the car a bit more. Well that is personal preference. I know in my A4 many years ago I really liked my Pilot Sport A/S. I think that was the tire. They did really well year round so I would run them. I went from that to a Jetta TDI and with fwd I used a set of Michelin X Ice and they were pretty good. Night and day different than any all season I had on the car. I am also debating on what to do with my WRX this winter.

Edit: some more info on the Area

http://www.ateqtpm.com/quickset/

The TPMS sensor is built into the valve stem inside the wheel. They're pretty inexpensive but replacing one requires dismounting the tire from the wheel. So if you need to have it replaced, the labor is equivalent to remounting a tire. Not something you can do yourself without a tire mounting machine. The system may just need to be relearned, which is something they can do in the parking lot in just a few minutes. You can do it yourself if you want, you just need a TPMS relearn tool, which is also pretty inexpensive.

TPMS CHEVROLET CRUZE RELEARN

1. Set the parking brake.
   
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
   
3. Use the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
   
4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the Tire Pressure Menu item screen.
   
5. Press the SET/CLR button to begin the sensor matching process. A message requesting
   acceptance of the process should display.
   
6. Press the SET/CLR button again to confirm the selection. The horn sounds twice to signal
   the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the
   DIC screen.
   
7. Start with the driver side front tire.
   
8. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button
   to activate the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has
   been matched to this tire and wheel position.
   
9. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8.
   
10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8.
    
11. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. The horn sounds
    two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear
    tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING
    ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off.
    
12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
    
13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and
    Loading Information label.
    
    ​

I bought this on on Ebay the other day. The same model on Amazon is over $200.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Solar-TPMS-Wireless-RV-Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-System-6-Sensor-LCD-Display-/112197954340?hash=item1a1f84eb24:g:HCUAAOSwal5YIbyW&vxp=mtr

I haven't received it yet (from China), but the reviews on Amazon for it are pretty good.
https://www.amazon.com/CARCHET-Pressure-Monitoring-Trailer-External/dp/B01H3KPZSQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483877702&sr=8-1&keywords=6+sensor+tpms

PSA #2: Get a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). They are a little pricey, but they can pay for themselves by saving you from costly repairs (or worse) due to blow outs. The RV Geeks just did a video on them. We have the same model they use and love it. However, I recommend getting the "pass-through" type, not the "anti-theft" ones. We bought the anti-theft ones and the security housing can be removed by hand, making the "special tool" for removal useless.

RV Geeks on TPMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzFlCYknOUE

TPMS: https://www.amazon.com/EEZTire-TPMS-Pressure-Monitoring-System-TPMS10/dp/B009BFMUHQ/

FTR: No affiliations.

There's a pretty good kit that's a plug in play option. It just inserts into the 12v power plug and is a little LED display. The sensors just replace your valve stem caps. And are put on with a special tool so they can't be stolen.

Here's the link

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Steelmate-SM-TP-71P-Pressure-Monitoring/dp/B00OOQINLY

Awesome idea! If you love that person that much more, just had to share a step up from this product without having to know tire pressure: http://www.amazon.com/FOBO-Bluetooth-Compatible-Monitoring-Motorcycles/dp/B00WBD00FO

Added this to my wheels and having pressure and a quick temperature readout in the morning before leaving my kitchen is pretty insanely nifty.



Other ideas for OP:

Freezeout Balaclava: http://www.amazon.com/FREEZE-OUT-Balaclava-Black/dp/B0096R08W8/

Microfiber Cloths (great for visor wipes, general cleaning, and wiping condensation off the bike in the morning): http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microfiber-Cleaning-36-Pack-Assorted/dp/B000XECJES

Cat Crap (visor antifogger): http://www.amazon.com/EK-Ekcessories-10003P-AM-Anti-Fog-Cleaner/dp/B002BHWZFI/

Lock Laces: http://www.amazon.com/LOCK-LACES-Elastic-Tie-Shoelaces/dp/B00975EAJ6

Motorcycle Tire Inflator (fits under my seat easily): http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Motorcycle-Tire-Inflator/dp/B000ET9SB4/

Just a heads up, you can get sensors delivered from amazon.ca for $66 each. They need to be paired with your vehicle. This can be done by any dealership (generic system) or by someone who has the right kit. Amazon confirms they fit the 2015 RVR so you should be good to go.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00TPVZNUW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1977604502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B007NK2NDC&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=2T1PVQVY05D9Y30HB96C

edit: I'm pretty sure tires need to come off rims for this to happen.

I use this for my TT. I have a single axle as well. Even though this comes with 4 sensors, you can use only 2 if you wish.
I bought this after a blowout as well and it has been great. Drove 2000 miles this summer so far and no issues at all.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H7BFCJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can do the swap without touching the TPMS but then you have to deal with the TPMS warning light (and the system not working).

I no longer have my 2016 WRX but IMO spending a few hundred to get rid of the warning light and have a functional TPMS system during the colder months was well worth it.

Here was my setup:

Stock tires with stock TPMS
New winter wheels with new set of TPMS

Tool to program the ECU with the winter/summer TPMS codes: https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

Tool to "wakeup" the sensors (they go to sleep after sometime being inactive): https://www.tirerack.com/tpms/detail.jsp?ID=169&cat=TPMS+Tool

TPMS sensors: Winter tire setup and TPMS bought form Tire Rack.

Steps:

1.) Use the first tool and its software to upload the winter TPMS codes (they were provided to me by tire rack at my request) and assign them to the winter button. Don't forget to "read" and store your summer sensors to the tool/software and summer button. If my memory serves me correctly, the tool pulls the TPMS codes currently in your car if you need to.
2.) Change your tires, plug in the tool to your obd-ii port and press the winter button
3) Use the trigger tool to wake up your winter tire sensors.

The process is just as easy for the winter to summer wheel changeout. Once the codes are in the tool it's just a matter of changing your tires and reprogramming the ECU.

I hope this helps!

2. The stock charger is based on a clipper creek charger. I've found that they are some of the more reliable chargers, but it's not like most brands have a high failure rate anyway.

3. Do you like balls or bars better? It's just a different look, don't over think it.

4. Use hold mode for the highway (after reaching cruising speed) to maximize overall mpg. You will see better gas mpg if you run it in hybrid mode, but it isn't really as efficient as running it constantly at a low load.

5. You can hear the engine, but there is also the power meter specifically for the engine. It turns on and off based on requested load and battery charge level.

6. I have this hitch and it works great. I've pulled close to 1000lbs once (kind of sketchy and only drove up to 35mph) but regularly pull a trailer with kayaks. Watch pulling out the clips for the rear bumper though. You also don't need to touch the fabric cover tabs (I made that mistake)

10. The wipers will come on, but there is a bit of a delay where the car is trying to figure out if it's really raining or if you're just cleaning the windshield.

12. They are part of the valve stem. I used this tool to get the sensors paired.

Your best bet is to pick up an Aftermarket kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Fullele-Wireless-Pressure-Monitoring-External/dp/B01LZME9Q2/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1485710753&sr=1-6

On a side note. Those metal TPMS sensors are TERRIBLE. Even if your car came with them from the factory I recommend replacing them with the rubber type like this. http://www.customautoonline.com/images/C/tpms%20sensor.jpg

The metal valve stems corrode and break easily while the rubber stems are both cheaper and easier to replace if faulty.

Replacement sensors for GM aren’t that expensive. Amazon sells the ACDelco 13598771 GM Original Equipment Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Set of Four (4) for under $60. The trick is getting them installed, which requires un-mounting the tires.

GM vehicles require a special “EL-50448” tool that costs ~$60 at the parts counter of a GM dealer, to re-learn the TPMS sensors. Again, Amazon comes to the rescue with a Chinese knock-off: VXDAS EL-50448 Auto Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor TPMS Relearn Reset Activation Tool OEC-T5 for GM Series Vehicle. There are a number of other knock-offs. This was just the first one that came up. They’re all <$20 on Amazon.

Weird. The shops near you must not work on GM products very often. GM vehicles, 2011 and newer, all require use of a relearn tool to program new sensors. Relearn tools compatible with the “official” GM unit (and indistinguishable from it, save branding) sell on eBay and Amazon for less than $15. I bought this one to reprogram my sensors after the dealer forgot to relearn after rotating the tires. It was quicker, more convenient, and cheaper (in terms of the value of my time) than going back and making them fix it.

The “official” tool is available from http://www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657). I’m sure the dealer parts counter could get it also.

Yeah I have an 8 sensor one for my TV & TT, my TV has it already but I prefer to keep trans temp on the display, plus having everything monitored on the same system (and showing tire temp) gives me extra peace of mind.

A new sensor for my car (a 2011 Subaru Outback) costs a whopping $38 on Amazon, complete with free two days shipping for prime members.


Obviously you need to need to get it replaced and programmed. Mitchell Guide calls this a 0.6 hour job. The local dealer has a $114 an hour labor rate which means you are looking at about $70 in labor and $40 in parts, or $110 total for the repair. Not bad for an item that needs replaced once every few years. My 2011 is still on its original set of four.

yeah, i would have them go around to every sensor and make sure they are not only responding using a TPMS activation tool but to make sure they arent cracked or damaged in any way.

I just ignore the light in the winter, but the ATEQ QuickSet looks like the most economical solution. $150 at Amazon

I have a easy 4 step solution to problems like these that doesn't damage his/her car

1. http://www.amazon.com/Schrader-20250-Core-Removal-Tool/dp/B002GZ21JA
   
2. Remove tire caps
   
3. Loosen the the inside bit of the core so it leaks a little.
   
4. Replace cap loosely.
   

I lift from the jack points labeled in the service manual using a floor jack from Harbor Freight, and place them on jack stands for my safety and to protect the car. I also have a TPMS tool to reset the monitoring system.

Rotating tires in and out pretty much demands having a reset tool. I haven't looked too much into it since I only swap summer/winter sets, but this tool looks like it will work:

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-TS401-Program-Function-Relearn/dp/B00SUYEPY0/

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BK693N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this one. Works perfect.

Yeah, I did get TPMS sensors, and cloned them to my existing stock wheels. That way I don't have to worry about re-syncing them to the car every time I swap wheels ... just make sure that I rotate the Winters and Summers in the same sequence. I used these --> https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MX-Sensor-Programmable-Pressure-Monitoring/dp/B074J3W853/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1542758112&sr=1-4&keywords=autel+tpms+sensor

Ford 8C2Z-1A203-A TPMS Transmitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1O6HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8HWCCb3K1GVP2

None of the ones on amazon are verified but you can check the model numbers against the various ST forums and should be fine. Looks like they're cheaper than when I bought mine too. The low-cost tires shop I go to to get my tires fitted never gets it right and I got sick of going back to make them redo it so I just bought my own lol.

I looked at that combo, but decided on buying an Autel TS501 which does both, plus more. It cost a little more, but the software is much better, IMHO.

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiTPMS-TS501-Connected-Diagnostics/dp/B00BHCFNTS

We got the EEZTire - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009BEF1WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cC09BbQ2SHFBP

So far seems to be pretty good, do have the random loss of signal on the camper ones occasionally. Going to be contacting the manufacturer about that once we get stationary for a bit next week.

I priced out a new set on TireRack with TPMS and it was about a grand. But then I have to deal with either purchasing a reset tool like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

Or have the dealership do a TPMS reset. Pretty much a PITA for something as simple as swapping wheels. I probably would have pulled the trigger already if it wasn't for the TPMS hurdles.

Can you link to this tool please? I am interested in getting it too!

Edit: will this one work? https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

Subaru wanted to charge me about $65, so I said I would rather just deal with the light, because $65 now and $65 when I swap back to summer tires means $130 a year.

The manufacturers tool cost like $3000 or something ridiculous to do the TPMS reset. This $150 tool claims to work on Subaru models, and comments seem to confirm that. No personal experience with it though, but it looks good.

http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4/

It can read the sensor IDs from the summer set, then input the IDs from the winter set (assuming you know them). I got my IDs from tire rack when I got a new set. There is also a tool available on amazon that can read TPMS IDs, more expensive.
It plugs into the car's OBD port to get the info and reset the IDs, and you need a windows PC/laptop to run the software. It was a little bit of a pain to get right the first time but I have it figured out now. Also, a laptop is nice so I don't have to run back and forth to the PC while trying to get these things working.

My local garage quoted me $100 to swap winter/summer and reset TPMS for one car. We have two cars, so that would be $400/year. My floor jack and TPMS sensor paid for themselves in one year.


ATEQ reset tool: https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

If you don't know your sensor IDs you can use this to read them, but it's another expense. You could also go to a tire place.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AERMVYC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well it's not that bad. If you GM is the kind that requires the 'activation tool' this is the tool that will activate the sensors once you have the vehicle in 'learn mode' (see your owners manual, you might be able to get to this mode yourself)

https://www.amazon.com/VXDAS-EL-50448-Pressure-Monitor-Activation/dp/B072BK693N/

and if you get into it hardcore, one of these will do most of what any tire shop needs to do:

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-TS501-Activation-Diagnostic-Professional/dp/B01LRJ7UD2/

I just did a bit of research on this yesterday, since I plan on getting new wheels/tires with a full-sized spare to rotate in. It seems you'll have to go to a tire installer to have the new set programmed in every season, or use a TPMS tool to do it yourself.

There are plenty of threads on the Forester forum, here's a helpful one:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/2014-2-sets-tpms-possible-709114/

The ATEQ Quickset TPMS Reset Tool:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008SCWXN4/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhW1GXjPEBI

Ok that makes more since. Rotating the same 4 sensors to another spot on the truck would not set off the light. But if you have a screen that shows tire pressure it won't be correct. But the truck will only register 4 sensors at one time. So swapping to summer/winter tires would need to be registered. Have you looked into something like this

I bought the tool to initialize the tire sensors when I bought a set of snow tires and rims the first winter I owned my 2017 Bolt EV. It's a very simple process and the tool itself was cheap through Amazon. Less than $10 US. I go through this twice a year when swapping tires and rims.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BK693N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Most Subarus so not auto learn, my '11 STi does not. I'm actually ok with that, as some of the examples of taking control of ECUs have been done through auto learning TPMS since it's basically Bluetooth... Call me paranoid, haha. You can get a summer/winter tool that you just program the code for each set into via a PC and USB cable, plug into the OBDII port and press the season button to push the sensor codes. Tire places can give you the codes on the first read; they may be required to if you ask, I can't remember for sure.

Tool Here

Seems excess to have to mount the monitoring device

This just connects directly to your phone

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BK693N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_3YUbBb44RMVRX

I use an ATEQ Quickset http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368901358&sr=8-1&keywords=ateq+quickset which stores both my summer and winter TPMS sensor ID's. It plugs into the OBD2 port and you can toggle between the two sets at will.

Reviews online about it.
http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4?ie=UTF8&keywords=ateq%20quickset%20tpms%20reset%20tool&qid=1458657843&ref_=sr_1_1&s=automotive&sr=1-1

This, you need to rotate the tires or switch tpms.

Personally I picked up one of these. A bit on the heavy side, but I mean it immediately pays off. Literally plug it in, hit summer/winter button, and you're done.

On my car, after rotating tires you get a TPMS tool, go into the cars menu, push TPMS reset, and then the signal light on one corner of the car lights up, you touch the TPMS tool to the tire and the horn honks. You repeat for each tire (with the signal lighting on that corner). The tool causes the TPMS system to say "hey, it's me, this tire", and the car listens for that when it's in reset mode and programs the tire to that spot.

Take a look at this TPMS reset tool.
https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4

Some people just forgo TPMS sensors and put a piece of black electrical tape to cover up the dash light.

Hmmm I would never let that get that low but That would be a pain to go to certain place to refill tires.

Fullele Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with 4 External Sensors (0~6 bar/0~87 psi) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZME9Q2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dm4DzbCK41ZDQ

I bought one of these and they are worth the money my favorite Christmas gift in a long time. For my 2002 Honda Civic with no low air pressure alert

yeah, that looks like a huge pain and really disappointing

tempted to buy the tool necessary to clone/program them myself and then sell it used

I'm assuming I would just need one of these? https://www.amazon.ca/ATEQ-ATEQ_Quickset-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset/dp/B008SCWXN4

Did you get the ID numbers for the TPMS sensors? I bought a scanner for reading the numbers (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AERMVYC/), as well as the tool for uploading the numbers into the Subaru (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008SCWXN4/), but I've not been able to read the sensor ID numbers from the new sensors. The upshot is my TPMS monitoring light is on all Winter. The sensors TireRack gave me are just listed as "433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR" and they weren't able to give me the ID numbers...