Praise for TST TPMS
I recently ordered a 507 Internal TPMS from Truck System Technologies. This wouldn't work because I decided to use internal valve extenders from Tire Man (they're also great, BTW). So I exchanged th...
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We have the same system (3 of them actually) and, like others, generally like it very much.
You may still need a repeater/booster.
When the monitor loses a sensor's signal (due to distance/interference/whatever) it can be up to an hour before that loss shows up on your monitor. For up to an hour, your monitor may continue to display readings from memory.
Just because your monitor is displaying reading, those readings could be up to an hour old.
Some of us did not realize this until recently.
A signal booster/repeater would help lessen the possibility of sensor signal loss, according to TST.
(And, no, I'm not trying to sell you one. :) ).
Not faulting TST or TPMS systems in general. That's just the nature of the beast.
As I keep saying, TPMS systems don't make us bullet-proof, but I sure feel safer traveling with one than without one.
Enjoy your new TPMS.
You may still need a repeater/booster.
When the monitor loses a sensor's signal (due to distance/interference/whatever) it can be up to an hour before that loss shows up on your monitor. For up to an hour, your monitor may continue to display readings from memory.
Just because your monitor is displaying reading, those readings could be up to an hour old.
Some of us did not realize this until recently.
A signal booster/repeater would help lessen the possibility of sensor signal loss, according to TST.
(And, no, I'm not trying to sell you one. :) ).
Not faulting TST or TPMS systems in general. That's just the nature of the beast.
As I keep saying, TPMS systems don't make us bullet-proof, but I sure feel safer traveling with one than without one.
Enjoy your new TPMS.
