Aftermarket tire pressure monitoring system
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Does anyone have an aftermarket TPMS that can be installed by just replacing the tire valve caps for a screwed on sensor?
Are these systems recommended? Any one with pics with this system or type of system on their wheels? Thanks for the help in advanced
Are these systems recommended? Any one with pics with this system or type of system on their wheels? Thanks for the help in advanced
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I have looked into these systems and will be getting one when I replace my tires this summer. I will probably be getting a Orange Electronics TPMS Kit. You can find them for real good prices online and I have ready many favorable reviews.
Lots of people hate TPMS and remove their OEM setup first chance they get. I personally have terrible luck with tires and have ruined several tires by driving on them unaware they were flat until it was too late. Had I realized it sooner I could have had them repaired.
Lots of people hate TPMS and remove their OEM setup first chance they get. I personally have terrible luck with tires and have ruined several tires by driving on them unaware they were flat until it was too late. Had I realized it sooner I could have had them repaired.
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It bugs people because its a warning light on their dash that comes on all the time. If its an aftermarket system, its probably better and you can put it out of the way so its not flashing in your face all day long.
I like TPMS cuz it improves handling, ride quality, gas mileage, etc..to have evenly pressurized tires.
I like TPMS cuz it improves handling, ride quality, gas mileage, etc..to have evenly pressurized tires.
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$150ish
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my only problem is in the winter her when its really really cold, i will get in the truck, drive off and it says its low, as soon as the tires warm up it the light goes away. (yes i know air expands and contracts with temp changes but its annoying to see this thing in the morning) think soon i will switch to nitrogen like i have in my gs.
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TPMS doesnt do this....it just lets u know u low on air....if u like my buddy and a lazy ***, it can tell u its low BUT if u dont fill it, it doesnt do jack. (his tpms has been on for like5 days)
my only problem is in the winter her when its really really cold, i will get in the truck, drive off and it says its low, as soon as the tires warm up it the light goes away. (yes i know air expands and contracts with temp changes but its annoying to see this thing in the morning) think soon i will switch to nitrogen like i have in my gs.
my only problem is in the winter her when its really really cold, i will get in the truck, drive off and it says its low, as soon as the tires warm up it the light goes away. (yes i know air expands and contracts with temp changes but its annoying to see this thing in the morning) think soon i will switch to nitrogen like i have in my gs.
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I believe the "Alarm" pressure is programmable so you should be able to set it below your cold weather temp, unlike preset OEM units.
And I agree with NemeGuero that TPMS setups make it somewhat easier to keep proper PSI since it is essentially labor free. This of course translates to better fuel econ., tire life, etc. As long as you are not Brian's lazy buddy that is.
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I have looked into these systems and will be getting one when I replace my tires this summer. I will probably be getting a Orange Electronics TPMS Kit. You can find them for real good prices online and I have ready many favorable reviews. Lots of people hate TPMS and remove their OEM setup first chance they get. I personally have terrible luck with tires and have ruined several tires by driving on them unaware they were flat until it was too late. Had I realized it sooner I could have had them repaired.
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What I was thinking was something that just more easier to install and not so expensive.
What do you guys think about this type of TPMS? The sensors screw on the tire's valve, and the monitor basically goes onto the cigarette adapter. It doesn't tell you the exact PSI, but it does send out an audio and visual alert if it drops below 28 PSI. What do you guys think? Let me know![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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What do you guys think about this type of TPMS? The sensors screw on the tire's valve, and the monitor basically goes onto the cigarette adapter. It doesn't tell you the exact PSI, but it does send out an audio and visual alert if it drops below 28 PSI. What do you guys think? Let me know
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What I was thinking was something that just more easier to install and not so expensive.
What do you guys think about this type of TPMS? The sensors screw on the tire's valve, and the monitor basically goes onto the cigarette adapter. It doesn't tell you the exact PSI, but it does send out an audio and visual alert if it drops below 28 PSI. What do you guys think? Let me know![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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What do you guys think about this type of TPMS? The sensors screw on the tire's valve, and the monitor basically goes onto the cigarette adapter. It doesn't tell you the exact PSI, but it does send out an audio and visual alert if it drops below 28 PSI. What do you guys think? Let me know
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