Opinions wanted on tire monitors

[icanon]

Considering on buying these Tire pressure valve stem monitor. Anyone here used them?
What are your opinion? Gaget yes or no?

[Vt_Rv]

I just purchased and installed an EEZTire system. I must say it was a simple task to set up and install.

I went on right out on a 6 1/2 hour trip and it was a nice peace of mind being able to see what was going on with the tire pressure and temperature.

I've put on about 700 miles without any trouble.

I really like the display and how easy it is to read without having to put on my reading glasses. The self dimming feature is also nice.

[HemiGTX]

Is the TireMinder and the TireTech units basically the same unit? Just two different marketers. If so, why in the world wouldn't a person buy the TireTech unit? It is around $200 cheaper!!!

[limacharlie72]

Interesting...I would have to give TireMinder a NEGATIVE for their Customer Service! Technical Support is only available 9am-4p Eastern Time, Monday to Friday! As I do a lot of Western Area Travel, those hours simply won't work.

After speaking with Matt at Tire Traker (and placing a call on a Saturday just to see if he was truthful!) I elected to purchase my TPMS from them. Knowing that customer service/technical support was available 7 days a week sealed the deal for me!

[MPI_Mallard]

Halibut214 wrote:
Tire Minder all the way. First used these on my TT for a trip to Alaska a few years ago and they saved my butt. I also have transmitters on my boat trailer and am now going to put them on my Motorhome. They also have super good customer service.

X2!! Wouldn't leave home without them, I have them on all my tires and they have saved my can twice and at $300 a tire (not to mention the additional damage a blow-out can cause)they are a reasonably priced necessity! Also I'd like to chime in on the folks at tire Minder, there customer service is among the best I've found! The only thing I'd reccomend is to get the transmitter booster as wifi and other such stuff interferers with the Tire Minder sensors aside that put em' on and enjoy the ride!!

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[austex]

TST507RV (purchased from greatrvproducts.com) here, saved us on its first outing. All well on the trip to the CG for a long weekend. On breaking camp, TST alarmed at 34psi (vs 50 nominal) as we rolled out. Checked with gauge and, yep, 34. Was able to swap the spare on while waiting in the dump station line, discovered a metal staple stuck in the tire causing a slow leak. TST saved an at-speed failure, I am sure.

[Phantom_fixer]

After a blow out on a previous TT and considering the damage it caused I purchased a Tire Traker Tire Pressure Monitor system for my new trailers four tires. One trip to Canada from So. California and back sold me. The little added stress of not knowing how the tires were doing since one cannot see the rear two tires was eliminated. A quick press of the in cab monitor button and I could read each tires pressure. I was alerted only once when a tire went below the threshold for the plus and minus allowed from the set pressure. I did in fact have a small tack in the tire which was fixed at a convenient tire shop later in the day. A second trip to New Hampshire a year later, I found that due to some erroneous readings I needed to replace the battery in the each of the sensors. Also desert heat had deteriorated the "O" Ring seals and I replaced them. Our 8000 mile trip went like a champ and the tire pressures were monitored continuously. I will not be without them again.

[mikestock]

Three of the batteries in my old system were bad and I figured the other three would go soon. Replacing all six would be as much as replacing the whole system so I bought a new system with replaceable batteries and a flow-thru feature. Also monitors temperature. I like the flow-thru even more than I expected I would. New batteries and "O" rings cost less than $5 each. Should have bought ten monitors instead of six so I'll know if a problem with the towed tires are OK. I plan to add four more monitors.

Can't imagine buying any other system now.

[tim5055]

Well, all I can say is that a friend that travels all over the country in his Mountain Air swore by Pressure Pro TPMS system. When we upgraded from a pop up to a 35' Coachmen I figured it was time.

So far the system has saved me twice. Funny, but both times it was the F-250 tires, not the trailer. Both times issues causing slow leaks that if not caught in time would have cost us a tire or maybe an accident.

As others have pointed out, nothing is going to help a catastrophic tire failure. Hopefully you will catch a problem before it gets to that point.

PressurePro wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System

[Halibut214]

Tire Minder all the way. First used these on my TT for a trip to Alaska a few years ago and they saved my butt. I also have transmitters on my boat trailer and am now going to put them on my Motorhome. They also have super good customer service.

[Solo]

DynaLowRider wrote:
Tire Tech looks the same as Tire Minder, which I have. My experience is broken plastic caps and split o-rings, three had the solder joint on edge of unit for battery broke. I re-soldered. Accuracy all over the place. Never had one leak though, and still using them. But for me, would not purchase again.

Yes, this had been a complaint of this system by some owners. Do a search and you'll see some of the issues. I've experienced only very satisfactory performance but, then again, I've only been using them for 6 months. I've checked the TPMS receiver indicated PSI several times for accuracy and find them all spot on. (Temp readings are not accurate but can at least be used for initial reference). I've even checked the low pressure warning system by intentionally reducing tire PSI and received the audible and visual warning as programmed. No doubt that I can see where the plastic cap can become damaged and cause issues. Is the plastic affected by the sun, does the sensor not protect from moisture intrusion well if it's submerged? We'll see how this system pans out over the long haul. In this business you usually get what you pay for but for $220 and six transmitters shipped to my door, I thought I would give the TireTech a try.

[BarneyS]

TNGW1500SE wrote:
This post just cost me 300 bucks!

Don't feel bad. You got off cheap!

If I were to add up all the things I have spent money on for my truck or trailer due to recommendations on this forum I probably could have have retired 10 years earlier. It just comes with the territory around here. :B
Barney

[TNGW1500SE]

This post just cost me 300 bucks!

[DynaLowRider]

Tire Tech looks the same as Tire Minder, which I have. My experience is broken plastic caps and split o-rings, three had the solder joint on edge of unit for battery broke. I re-soldered. Accuracy all over the place. Never had one leak though, and still using them. But for me, would not purchase again.

[Solo]

Rollnhome wrote:
I have Tire Traker and metal valve stems. They add an extra measure of confidence and safety. Especially like them on the towed and carhauler.

I have been using the Tire Tech/Tire Tracker with outstanding results. Purchased through Amazon Tire Tech TPMS Using 6 on the motorhome and 4 on the toad. I replaced all extensions on the motorhome with steel valve stems but did not replace the rubber stems on the Jeep. I was just a bit concerned about how far out the TPM stuck out on the Jeep's stem and wondered if it might strike a rock while offroading and cause issues with a rigid steel stem. Have towed over 3000 miles so far and all is well with the short stubby rubber stems with the TPMS attached.