mmrmnhrm Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Has anyone used one of these TPMS systems, and if so, are they really as good as they claim? One of the guys over on the hybrid boards is hot on http://cgi.ebay.ca/HONDA-MITSUBISHI-TIRE-WHEEL-PRESSURE-MONITORING-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ230090268296QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33746QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting, but it'd be nice to have some of the tire guys here back him up on that if they're really worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I use a similar system on my work truck. It connects to the tires valve stem. Each one has a watch battery and sends a signal to a small in dash display. It really does work. It has saved me big time in tires by not running them under iinflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 can be oem. standard on some gm products! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I know the OEM sensors can cost over 100 dollars each to replace when they go bad and on some cars the system even has to be reset when you rotate the tires (active systems) the passive systems are more tolerant, but work off the wheel speed sensors for the abs and can also trigger an abs light if the tire loses pressure..... I'm not a big fan of TPMS, its much simpler to just check air pressure every time you get gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASS Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 some trucks have TPMS in the spare so it can be a pain in the ass to lower the spare to get rid of that damn light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ok, seeing more love than hate, so I'm leaning towards "helpful", if not outright "good idea". Basically, all I want is something to keep me from getting blowouts on the freeway caused by overheating in summer since i run my tires around 48psi instead of 35. Found the higher pressure does wonders for handling and stability, even if the ride is a little rougher. Doesn't have to be expensive, just something easy to add when it's time to get new rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Found the higher pressure does wonders for handling and stability, even if the ride is a little rougher. Doesn't have to be expensive, just something easy to add when it's time to get new rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 What part confuses you? The "high pressure improves performance" (which you can find all over google) part, or that I'm waiting until it's time to get new tires before I put these things in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 by 08 or 10 (I don't remember the exact date) the federal government has mandated TPMS on all passenger cars and light trucks..... when your ready for new tires trade it in for a car with TPMS much simpler I wasn't kidding about the price of the sensors they sell them at NAPA and some tire stores stock them call and get a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 theyre not cheap. my g/f has them stock on her 07 mazda3...we had the light come on a few weeks ago, went to the gas station once i found out what the light meant, all 4 tires (which should have been at 32psi) were at 25-26...i know cold will do that...glad it let me know caus i wouldnt have checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have TPMS on my GTI. Stock each valve stem with the sensor is 90 bucks a peice! With the link you supplied 40$ is too good to be true, it might work but you get what you pay for. For sure on trucks it is great because most of the time you can "feel" while driving if your low or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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