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โFeb-20-2014 04:18 PM
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โFeb-23-2014 08:16 PM
Another reason is the tire balance..I have my trailer tires balanced. Although I believe the effects of the weight is minimal, I just feel better abt the internals (tire is balanced with the sensors installed). ?
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โFeb-23-2014 03:53 AM
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โFeb-22-2014 09:04 PM
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โFeb-21-2014 10:51 AM
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โFeb-21-2014 09:46 AM
dbbls wrote:
I have the TST system. Works as good as any and the customer service is great.
Same here. Called and requested several repair parts as I had damaged one of mine. They shipped more than I ask for at no cost.
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โFeb-21-2014 09:40 AM
rjr6150 wrote:
We also have the TST 507 used for the last three years great product with factory backup
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โFeb-21-2014 04:13 AM
Internal sensors are definitely more accurate on temps and more importantly better able to detect high temps due to dragging brakes or dry bearings in addition to tire issues.
Totally happy with the 507 and TST support. While a tpms will not detect all types of tire problems quick enough to prevent failure, it does help reduce risk of major damage. I did have one failure that it did detect and allowed me to stop w/o collateral damage.
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โFeb-20-2014 06:57 PM
Jframpey wrote:
Ok, I have a few questions... I too want a tpms. There are choices - internal vs external. I see the advantage of internal as more secure... But more pricey?
For us, we went with the external sensors. Easier to take care of if you need to replace one and no need to remove tire to get it out.
Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.
I don't know about the internal ones but on the external sensors, the 510 system has a sealed battery if you don't want to mess with changing batteries. You send it in at the end of battery life for a new one.
The batteries on the 507 sensors aren't that hard to change once you get the hang of it.
And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.
No they do not affect tire balance.
Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!
Our TST system has an audible alarm and a blinking red light in addition to that tire position flashing
Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?
If you have rubber valve stems that are older and might be a bit brittle then yes. If they are rubber and new and flexible no but we switched to the metal valve stems years ago because it was recommended by TST that if you carry more than 80 pounds of air in your tires or if your tires are older than 3 years you should go to metal stems
They do have 3 systems: the 510, the 507 & the 507 with flow through sensors. Hope this helps. Hugs, Di
Joe
Jframpey wrote:
Ok, I have a few questions... I too want a tpms. There are choices - internal vs external. I see the advantage of internal as more secure... But more pricey?
Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.
And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.
Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!
Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?
Joe
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โFeb-20-2014 06:47 PM
tvman44 wrote:
TST has great customer service. ๐
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Had an issue with my 507 and one of the owners answered the phone when I called. He ended the call with "If you still have issues call back and ask for me, we want to make sure you are happy". I have the internal sensors (if you have a dually it is the way to go) and they shipped me a new one when I was having a problem, so I would not have to take the tire apart twice.
BTW the internals are supposed to last 5-7 years before needing new batteries.
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โFeb-20-2014 06:37 PM
As far as secure. I think most (all?) of the external ones have a special tool to install and remove them. I don't think it is something stolen very often. I do remove mine when in storage, but that is just to preserve the batteries. Just takes a couple minutes to remove all of them.
They do have audible alarms for low pressure or high temp.
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โFeb-20-2014 06:37 PM
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โFeb-20-2014 06:29 PM
Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.
And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.
Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!
Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?
Joe
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โFeb-20-2014 05:41 PM
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