Tire Blowout
WARNING...WARNING..WARNING Will Robinson........ Old Tires can and WILL blowout and cause lots of problems and cost lots of money. I know this topic has been discussed at length, but for anybody ...
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+1 for the TST TPMS / Temperature Monitoring system.
I use the TST (507) user replaceable battery type sensors - regardless of the sensors you install it really is a huge time saver.
I think you'll discover that with a TPMS (and temperature) monitor that you're checking and futzing w/ the tires (and compressor hose / tire gauge) a LOT less...and checking the tires (by turning on the monitor) a LOT more....as such i don't see the advantage of the flow-thru sensors....im lucky if i have to add pressure to my tires twice a year...usually once.
regarding the TST user replaceable battery sensor - they require new batteries about every 12-15 months (in my experience) and I've found batteries for 38 cents each via Amazon
TST makes a system (510) that has a 5-7 yr battery life but they are factory replaceable batteries only & must be returned to TST for service (iirc the fee was 20 bucks per sensor)....for $3.90 a year ill replace the batteries.
I use the TST (507) user replaceable battery type sensors - regardless of the sensors you install it really is a huge time saver.
I think you'll discover that with a TPMS (and temperature) monitor that you're checking and futzing w/ the tires (and compressor hose / tire gauge) a LOT less...and checking the tires (by turning on the monitor) a LOT more....as such i don't see the advantage of the flow-thru sensors....im lucky if i have to add pressure to my tires twice a year...usually once.
regarding the TST user replaceable battery sensor - they require new batteries about every 12-15 months (in my experience) and I've found batteries for 38 cents each via Amazon
TST makes a system (510) that has a 5-7 yr battery life but they are factory replaceable batteries only & must be returned to TST for service (iirc the fee was 20 bucks per sensor)....for $3.90 a year ill replace the batteries.
