prowlerregal
Jan 14, 2015Explorer
TPMS
I need some info about TPMS.What is better the flow thru sensors or the sensors you have to remove to add air to your tires?What brand is better than others?Thanks!
justme wrote:
I trust my in-tire sensor because it is mounted to the rim inside the tire and therefore will sense the change in temperature much faster than a valve stem sensor. It is the change in temperature vs time that IMHO is important. I suppose the valve sensor will eventually see the temperature change, but will it be show it in time for you to take action before permanent damage occurs to the axle? I saved my axle because I seen a small abnormal temperature rise of 5 degrees and I simply don't see how a valve stem temperature monitor would have detected that small increase in short period of time. After stopping to see what caused the temperature increase, I measured the hub with my IR gun and showed 180 deg while the temp monitor showed 135 vs a normal 130 the temperature monitor eventually went to 170 deg after stopping.
If you think your valve monitor would have provided the same warning then show me the physics and if you are mathematician show me the surface integral of heat dispappation ;-)