No, the spare is an actual steelie, not the same as the optional wheels from the factory. Also, if you get the Falken 235 option, like me, your "full size" spare is a 225/65 like the standard Badlands tire.While we’re talking spares, my Badlands was being combed over looking for the gas funnel (eventually found it under the owner’s manual in the glove box) and I noticed the spare has the steelies rim. Is it truly the same rim? I really wanted them but had to settle for dealer-ordered standard rims, at least for now
You might be happy to know, there is a specially crafted storage spot in the foam around the spare for that funnel, so you can take it out of the glove compartment.
Regarding TPMS sensors. They are between $50 and $100 when they need replacement. Costco has little for tire selection, but only charges $3 for the "service kit" when you get tires. Be sure to ask and negotiate for what you think is fair. The worst result is the car throwing a TPMS warning at you with no additional issues, unless you actually get a flat of course.
To clarify' Costco doesn't make money on the TPMS service. That's about what the cost is. So a shop charging $60 is just making another $50 on the back end. Look at the total cost when you buy tires, and a lot of shops (but not all) will install tires you order from online or someplace else.
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