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Inthecountry
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Mar 16, 2016

Tire Pressure Monitors, worth it?

Anyone use tire pressure monitors?

If so, did you like them? Do they work?

Which brands did you like or not like if you use them?

Thanks

38 Replies

  • larry barnhart wrote:
    BB_TX wrote:
    I, along with many others, use the TST 507 TPMS. Has it been worth it? Not so far since I have never had a low tire. But the first time I pick up a nail on a long drive and the tire starts to go flat and the TPMS warns me of it before I destroy the tire, it will definitely be worth it.

    Tires don't just go flat when you are stopped where you can check them. They pick up their nails, screws, and other road debris while you are driving. And if that happens while you are in the middle of a long drive, you will likely get tire damage, or a shattered tire and trailer damage, due to it going flat while you are blissfully driving along.
    . I feel the same. Chevman


    another vote for the TST set-up. There are others as well but they really are cheap insurance (one time payment) for limiting damage and/or an accident.
  • BB_TX wrote:
    I, along with many others, use the TST 507 TPMS. Has it been worth it? Not so far since I have never had a low tire. But the first time I pick up a nail on a long drive and the tire starts to go flat and the TPMS warns me of it before I destroy the tire, it will definitely be worth it.

    Tires don't just go flat when you are stopped where you can check them. They pick up their nails, screws, and other road debris while you are driving. And if that happens while you are in the middle of a long drive, you will likely get tire damage, or a shattered tire and trailer damage, due to it going flat while you are blissfully driving along.
    . I feel the same. Chevman
  • I, along with many others, use the TST 507 TPMS. Has it been worth it? Not so far since I have never had a low tire. But the first time I pick up a nail on a long drive and the tire starts to go flat and the TPMS warns me of it before I destroy the tire, it will definitely be worth it.

    Tires don't just go flat when you are stopped where you can check them. They pick up their nails, screws, and other road debris while you are driving. And if that happens while you are in the middle of a long drive, you will likely get tire damage, or a shattered tire and trailer damage, due to it going flat while you are blissfully driving along.
  • For previous posts, including mine, search this Forum for `TPMS' or Pressure Pro.
  • They pay for themselves if they prevent just one blowout. Mine went off when two tires separated (Stock tires on 5th wheel and only 6 months old) and rubbed on to each other. Pressure was fine when we left the day before. TST alarm went off and allowed me to get off freeway before the tires blew and defintately would have damaged the fenders and underside of the RV. YES, they are worth every penny!