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!
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fj12ryder wrote:
Uh, the stem temperature will be the same temperature as the wheel since it is attached to the wheel, and it's a metal stem, so why should it be a different temperature?
It may lag a little behind, but basically it will be the same temperature as the wheel, ergo the stem and sensor will be the same temperature as the sensor inside the wheel. The inside sensor won't be exposed to the air moving around the wheel, but since "metal is a better conductor of heat than air" that shouldn't affect the temperature of the stem/sensor much.
I don't trust my TST to provide timely temperature notification of a bearing going bad. Bearing usually go quicker than my TST would respond and the lag would be of concern. It should be noted that the commercial truckers prefer inside rim mounted TPMS for a reason. I did not buy my TST to reliably monitor temperature because I use my IR sensor. BTY some valve stems are plastic or rubber which are another poor conductor of heat not to mention that the stem is whizzing in the air to promote cooling while traveling.
