ask for opinion about tires

question about TPMS  ( Tire Presure Monitoring System ) when replacing 4 tires.   Can you help to share your advice whether TPMS is required or not ?   Thx in advance.

I looked at Discount Tire website.  It says my camry is TPMS equipped.  Hence,  it is recommended to replace the TPMS when replacing the 4 tires.   The TPMS Rebuild kit costs $10/each tire at Discount Tire ,  description included :  

TPMS Rebuild Kits

The vehicle you entered is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Each wheel has a sensor installed that monitors the air pressure within the tire and alerts you when the air pressure is low.   When replacing tires on a TPMS equipped vehicle, it is recommended to replace the components of the sensor that are susceptible to wear and corrosion from the elements. Our TPMS Rebuild Kits contain all the necessary components for replacement. 

The Discount Tire price includes free standard valve stem.   However,   due to my car equipped with TPMS,  the website information includes a warning msg : Using standard valve stem parts in your TPMS Sensor will damage the sensor.

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