Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

[george014]

anyone has installed an external wireless TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) ?
If so what brand and how much?

[Cuppa]

I’ve got a Tyredog colour TPMS like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TPMS-TD1400A-X-II-Ver-2-Tyredog-Tyre-Pressure-Wireless-Monitor-System-4WD-/131595252318?hash=item1ea3b0325e:g:AjoAAOSwTapV6P4 u

Works ok, although I treat the tyre temperature readout as an relative indicator, I can’t see how any valve stem sensor can give an accurate tyre temperature.

The colour makes the screen easily readable when driving despite it’s small size.

If you frequently air down you might find a kit which has internal tyre sensors more convenient.

[MudRunnerTD]

I want one but t don't have one.

[the evil twin]

I want one but t don't have one.

I used to think that until I had one... total pain in the arse.
Threw the display in the bin and told the tyre fitters to do the same with the valve sensor assy when I had new tyres fitted.
Always losing connectivity, battery issues, forgetting the settings, slow to air down/up etc etc

Might of been a dodgy one but put me off the pricks of things for ever

[Stropp]

One of the guys I know has internal sensors and says that's the way to go, he says they are worth every cent

[Jack989]

Have a look at this website.

http://www.ppacaraudio.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=119&product_id=488

I have one of these and find it accurate and easy to set up and use, its one of my favorite accessories.

[JME_GU]

I also have a Tyre Dog unit. One of the sensors has crapped itself, but otherwise it is OK. I'm not sure that the Tyre Dog solutions is particularly good for off road use as the sensors are not well sealed. I also notice that on long drives the sensors on the 'sunny' side of the car get considerably hotter so the tyre temp readings are questionable.

I reckon the big benefit of tyre pressure sensors is when you fit them on a trailer. When I have had a flat on the trailer I haven't noticed until the tyre is completely destroyed. In one case I didn't know until the car headlights went out because the trailer tyre had taken out the brake line and side light wiring causing a short that took out all the headlights.

[george014]

Hello jack like your link its so smart (tpms) and looks awesome on dash board.

.............................Merry xmas all on the site........................

[threedogs]

I want one but t don't have one.

Yes Im the same have been keen on having 6 tyres monitored at once [camper]
I was going to use the internal style as in rough country your valve stems
can take a beating off road, thats why I only use very short valve stems.
Lets face it they are not cheap and would hate to lose one to a tree root or rock.

[Sir Roofy]

Cant see the point in those whats wrong with walking around the car and trailer and stretch the legs at the same time
we,ve been driving long enough to notice a soft tyre during routine checks before leaving or road side stop

[threedogs]

Its more what you cant see ,where they earn their keep,

[nipagu7]

i think they would be good to have just to see work out what might be ideal tyre pressures in different situations and also if you changed tyre brands or type eg; highway , all terrain or mud tyres . there is lots of other things i need first but definately on the wish list .

[george014]

Hello jack, visited the ppa car audio a few days ago.
http://www.ppacaraudio.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=119&product_id=488

where I added a tyre pressure monitoring system to my Nissan Patrol, that involves a digital readout on the dashboard with a sensor on each tyre, I will now know what each tire pressure is on each wheel and i will know if i get a tire pressure drop, also will get an audible alarm if the wheel gets too hot.
installation was simple the item screwed on to each valve and the device was automatically programmed.
how good is that
i will enjoy long trips more now with the added feature to my Nissan Patrol.

[BillsGU]

I have had one similar to this for a couple of years.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PREMIUM-TPMS-TYRE-PRESSURE-MONITORING-SYSTEM-CAR-4WD-CARAVAN-TRUCK-RV-4X4-FOR-/141816795989?hash=item2104f09355:g:FScAAOSwo0JWNXD X

The beauty of it is that you don't need "ANOTHER" screen on the dash. The TPMS comes as a module that fits in series with any reverse camera video lead and everything is displayed on your existing screen. It all hides away neatly under the dash. No exposed wires and other crap.

It also has a small dipole antenna which I have hidden under the passenger side "A" pillar cover - so you always get excellent signals from the tyres.

It can be set up for 4, 6, 10, or 22 tyres. I have it set up for 10 so it monitors all 5 tyres on the Patrol and all 5 on the caravan.

Initially I had the internal valve stem sensors but they are a pain when the batteries die as they are not replaceable (the ones I had anyway) and the tyres take a while to air down - so I discarded them and now have the valve cap type.

They work great and only have to save one tyre to pay for themselves. Also when I tow the van I have confidence that all is well. On my travells I have seen a number of vans with destroyed tyres and the damage they do to the side of the vans costs more to repair than the tyre.

[threedogs]

@ Bill how much were the extra sensors for your Van,

I only have cheapish valve caps and so far have proved ok
They will turn red if pressure drops below 36 psi so far all have
stayed green.

[BillsGU]

@ Bill how much were the extra sensors for your Van,

I only have cheapish valve caps and so far have proved ok
They will turn red if pressure drops below 36 psi so far all have
stayed green.

Sorry TD - I can't remember. A mate of mine was living in China at the time and he bought them for me over there and sent them over. The whole thing with the ten internal sensors cost me $140 - but I can't remember what the valve cap sensors cost that he sent over.

[Jack989]

Hello jack, visited the ppa car audio a few days ago.
http://www.ppacaraudio.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=119&product_id=488

where I added a tyre pressure monitoring system to my Nissan Patrol, that involves a digital readout on the dashboard with a sensor on each tyre, I will now know what each tire pressure is on each wheel and i will know if i get a tire pressure drop, also will get an audible alarm if the wheel gets too hot.
installation was simple the item screwed on to each valve and the device was automatically programmed.
how good is that
i will enjoy long trips more now with the added feature to my Nissan Patrol.

Congrats mate,
surely you will enjoy your trips now with the best quality products.

[micknor51]

Hi Fellas,
I just installed a tyre pressure monitoring system on the Patrol and camper trailer. It is a Steelmate Automotive TP-V2, purchased from Supercheap Auto online for $400.
It monitors either the 4 wheels of the Patrol or all 6 including the camper trailer. It is quick and easy to install and to remove the units on the tube stems with a small spanner (included) for locking on the valve cap monitors. How it will go in the rough stuff I don't know yet, however as I am not a mud wallower it should suit my driving style etc.
My reason for installing them was that last year I completely shredded a rear tyre (first time ever) on The Gibb River Road in the Kimberley. It was down to the rim and the joys of laying in the dirt for the hour it took me to put on a spare are best forgotten.It needed a bit more than a couple of plugs to fix it, even duct tape was out of the question!! Only one vehicle passed us during this episode, right at the start, a truck was carrying a dead 4WD (not a Patrol) and its camper out of Charnley River Station. A new Bridgestone Dueler tyre in Derby cost $350 ($269 Port Headland, WA, and $252 in Newcastle, NSW) so the economics are clear, not to mention the safety factor.
I used the TPMS on a trip to the ST Albans Folk Fstival and did around 340 kms with no problem. On driving down to the local car mechanic for pink slip I did not bother connecting the monitoring unit to the power and 'bugger' me if I did not get a flat tyre. A nail had gone into the the rear LHS tyre. I now intend to use the system all the time and not just on long trips as I had originally thought to do.
The internal monitoring systems that are installed in some European cars apparently can be easily destroyed by tyre changers that are not used to dealing with them and are not as easy to fit.
It seems to be a case of 'you pays your money and hope you made the right choice' or not!:biggrin:
Cheers Michael66548

[macca]

Our Patrol is fitted with a TyreDog TPMS, had it since 2010.
They are the cap type as we have road and off road tyres, never use the locking collar as the moment it comes loose the pressure drops, not happened yet.
They are quick to adjust alarm parameters, so easy to use. I use long stems as that's what's on the rim, a positive is the sensor can not hit the rim on corrugations. They are also rubber so have some give when hitting sticks etc.
As an insurance we put a plug of foam over the steam to stop the stem bouncing around too much.
Last weekend was the first time they alarmed, a tyre had staked loosing a psi per minute, when running at 18 there wasn't much spare! The alarm went off at the set pressure of 17, dropping further as we kept going.
We were in a bad spot to change a tyre so pumped it up to 32 psi to find the leak so it could be plugged, couldn't find the leak so continued on, had to pump it up again to 42 psi which got us out of the area we were in to a safe place for removing the tyre which we found was staked on the inside and plugged.
What this gadget did was allow us to get out of the mud and hills without destroying the tyre, or popping it off the bead necessitating a risky change.
So first time it worked, it saved our bacon. Well worth it.

[Robo]

I used to think that until I had one... total pain in the arse.
Threw the display in the bin and told the tyre fitters to do the same with the valve sensor assy when I had new tyres fitted.
Always losing connectivity, battery issues, forgetting the settings, slow to air down/up etc etc

Might of been a dodgy one but put me off the pricks of things for ever

Do ya remember the brand etc? so we can all avoid it.

[the evil twin]

Do ya remember the brand etc? so we can all avoid it.

Nah... it was already on it when I bought it off the previous rrsehole... errrr... owner :-)

[BillsGU]

Nah... it was already on it when I bought it off the previous rrsehole... errrr... owner :-)

When you quote "previous rrsehole" are you insinuating that collectively ALL owners of your vehicle are "rrseholes" - past - present - and future?

[the evil twin]

When you quote "previous rrsehole" are you insinuating that collectively ALL owners of your vehicle are "rrseholes" - past - present - and future?

Hehehe...
Nah, when the prev owner sees the post it will all become clear :-)