beating a dead horse about tires, but have a question

[DelawareCamper]

I joined the "blow out club" a few years ago in 2009... New 5er, I'm thinking about getting tire sensors for the 5er... so I inflate to 80 lbs per tire,, I would assume I'm watching for both low pressure and high pressure... at what point would i become concerned, or at what drop or rise of pressure would I be over concerned,, is a differance of 5 lbs + or - or 10 lbs + or -... ?

[KMLsquared]

donn0128 wrote:
TPMS is worthless if the tire throws the tread like lots of them do. There is no loss of pressure, but the damage is still done. Instead of spending money on that, I would first install quality tires.

My TST tpms alarmed on high temperature. I pulled over and found the tread separating and I changed it before it blew out.

[fj12ryder]

Regardless of what some people say you can't see all your tires, and when a tire blows on your 5th wheel you generally won't even know it. I know both of these for facts. BTDTGTTS.

A good TPMS will alert you when a tire goes, or is losing air, or getting too hot. They can help you save yourself some money and perhaps keep you from losing time sitting by the road changing a tire. Just another tool to keep your life less stressful.

[BB_TX]

TST 507 seems to be the most popular one. I have one and very satisfied with it. But there are at least a couple others that some also like.

I got mine for peace of mind. I can see the tire pressures as I am driving without worrying or having to check each time I stop. And if a tire starts losing air while driving hopefully I will know in time to slow down and make the next town and a tire store before being so low as to have to change it on the side of the highway. Or wait hours for ERS to show up. Or worse case, the tire come apart and do damage like your $1500. Possibly avoiding the inconvenience of the above is worth price to me.

[DelawareCamper]

Thanks for all the replys,, still thinking about it,, not really sure right now,, 5er is a 2014,, my first and only blow out was our 2008 silverback, and the blow out happened in 2009,, $1500 in trailer damage, and got 5 new tires (paid for by Carlisle with a lot of complaining from me),,, we had coach net so the tire change was covered...
and if you have a moniter system, which one is it?

[fj12ryder]

Changed my mind.

[majorgator]

Its all about priorities...what's yours?
Spend the money you have however you want to.
Buy a TPMS, its a great product and will certainly alert you when your tire blows.
But it was fully inflated, 1 year old, not hot, and still blew up? Shocker.
Buy a television, why not.
Have a beer for me too...but please make mine Sierra Nevada.
Get the cheapest tires you can find and throw a TPMS on there for about the same cost as your set of tires...priorities again.
Remind me again how we ever survived without TPMS?
There must be some statistical data for or against using TPMS, right?
Can't we all just get along and don't drive on old flat overloaded cheap tires at 75 MPH?
And lastly, find some reason to be offended by every comment you read on the internet, simply because you're able to make an argument.
Post on...

[BB_TX]

donn0128 wrote:
TPMS is worthless if the tire throws the tread like lots of them do. There is no loss of pressure, but the damage is still done. Instead of spending money on that, I would first install quality tires.

A TPMS would not alert you if a thread is thrown. Unless the thread was thrown due a low tire being run until it disintegrates. Even quality tires pick up nails, screws, and other debris on the highway that can cause a low tire. Or even a leaky valve. And a TPMS can alert you to a low tire before the tire is damaged beyond repair. Or does come apart and damage your RV.

[Dtank]

majorgator wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

majorgator wrote:
Better off just checking tire pressures during the trip, at stops, at the campground, etc. and don't spend your money on TPMS. Quality tires are a far better investment.

Why not both?? I have the TST 507 TPMS monitoring 17.5" Goodyear G114 tires. A TPMS and quality tires are not an either/or investment proposition.

With the G114s, I'm not really worried about tread separations, and the TPMS will warn me if I pick up a nail or other road hazard that could lead to a tire failure due to loss of pressure.

Rusty

I'm not disagreeing that a TPMS would be a great product to have. However, I see it as a luxury item only. Its not necessary nor should it even be a recommended upgrade over many more important items. It is what it is...if you want it, good for you.

Luxury items....you don't need a television either!..:S

A beer is a luxury over a glass of water.
(But certainly not to everyone)

Besides the alerting function, it's real handy to check the pressure
in 8 tires (SRW tow vehicle) in a matter of seconds, whether stopped or moving..:C

And yeah - I've "tire gauge" checked tire pressure to verify my Pressure Pro readings - and it's always been right on.
Never tried that while moving, however.

I'm a genuine tightwad - but some *luxuries* are "no brainers"!..:S

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[Me_Again]

DHCamper wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
TPMS is worthless if the tire throws the tread like lots of them do. There is no loss of pressure, but the damage is still done. Instead of spending money on that, I would first install quality tires.

Not worthless! The tpms gave me a good chuckle when tread separation tore up the side of my trailer. The tire held air for less than a minute after pulling off the road and putting the emergency flashers on. The alarm sounded and I just thought "now you tell me?". I really do like using them to keep an eye on the pressure and temps. I made sure my new tires had a nylon cap to help prevent having to be with the insurance company again.

Are you aware of the fact that the GY Marathon got a Nylon overlay in the late 1990's, and we all know how reliable they are as a result of that addition. Chris

[RustyJC]

majorgator wrote:
I'm not disagreeing that a TPMS would be a great product to have. However, I see it as a luxury item only. Its not necessary nor should it even be a recommended upgrade over many more important items.

So which is it, a "great product to have" or "a luxury item only" that's "not necessary nor should it even be a recommended upgrade..."?

No, a TPMS won't alert to every failure mode (e.g., a tread separation wherein the carcass holds pressure), but it's one more layer of protection against a catastrophic tire failure, not to mention a dragging brake or bearing problem. Without it, you're flying blind insofar as dynamic pressures and temperatures are concerned, but it's each individual's choice to make.

Rusty

[DHCamper]

donn0128 wrote:
TPMS is worthless if the tire throws the tread like lots of them do. There is no loss of pressure, but the damage is still done. Instead of spending money on that, I would first install quality tires.

Not worthless! The tpms gave me a good chuckle when tread separation tore up the side of my trailer. The tire held air for less than a minute after pulling off the road and putting the emergency flashers on. The alarm sounded and I just thought "now you tell me?". I really do like using them to keep an eye on the pressure and temps. I made sure my new tires had a nylon cap to help prevent having to be with the insurance company again.

[laknox]

I've always wondered about putting a camera in each wheel well. 🙂

Lyle

[majorgator]

RustyJC wrote:

majorgator wrote:
Better off just checking tire pressures during the trip, at stops, at the campground, etc. and don't spend your money on TPMS. Quality tires are a far better investment.

Why not both?? I have the TST 507 TPMS monitoring 17.5" Goodyear G114 tires. A TPMS and quality tires are not an either/or investment proposition.

With the G114s, I'm not really worried about tread separations, and the TPMS will warn me if I pick up a nail or other road hazard that could lead to a tire failure due to loss of pressure.

Rusty

I'm not disagreeing that a TPMS would be a great product to have. However, I see it as a luxury item only. Its not necessary nor should it even be a recommended upgrade over many more important items. It is what it is...if you want it, good for you.

[RustyJC]

majorgator wrote:
Better off just checking tire pressures during the trip, at stops, at the campground, etc. and don't spend your money on TPMS. Quality tires are a far better investment.

Why not both?? I have the TST 507 TPMS monitoring 17.5" Goodyear G114 tires. A TPMS and quality tires are not an either/or investment proposition.

With the G114s, I'm not really worried about tread separations, and the TPMS will warn me if I pick up a nail or other road hazard that could lead to a tire failure due to loss of pressure.

Rusty