Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems TPMS

[garmp]

This subject has probably been beaten to death, but I could find very little on it.
What's the best Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, TPMS, for the buck in your opinion? Sorta leaning toward either the EEZ Tire Pressure System or the TST 507, both pass through.
How about installation? We were just at a Phoenix Cruiser Rally and the people I talked to that had them had them all mounted to the wheel covers. Some welded, some riveted on. Either way this does not sound like easy self installation.
Pass or flow through vs. standard? I'm leaning toward the pass through. I'm getting older at a rapid pace and the old hands just don't work like they use to. Simple is better!
Any and all info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[fj12ryder]

I can't imagine securing the sensors to the wheel covers, but I bought the flow-through sensors for the TST system and would not do that again. They simply don't flow enough air to allow for adding more than 1-2 psi. Adding 5 psi to a 16" tire takes forever. I remove my flow-through sensors if I have to add more than a couple psi.

[jplante4]

I just had the second sensor rip the rivets out of the wheel cover for the valve extensions. I don't think they work very well on extensions. I have Pressure Pro TPMS.

[RCMAN46]

garmp wrote:
I do apologize for raising the ire of some posters on this forum by re-asking an old question, but a portion of my request for information was passed over. I'm concerned about the attaching of the sensors to the wheel covers. It seems that a few of the people I have asked about the sensors had them attached to their wheel covers. Is this necessary?
I do want the pass/flow through type and am concerned about a weight/balance issue.
Thanks

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As for the weight balance issue a I got some 1\4 ounce weights from a tire store and attached opposite the sensor.

Today I use balance beads which takes care of any balance problems.

As probably said metal valve stems are a must regardless of which TPMS senor is used.

[garmp]

I do apologize for raising the ire of some posters on this forum by re-asking an old question, but a portion of my request for information was passed over. I'm concerned about the attaching of the sensors to the wheel covers. It seems that a few of the people I have asked about the sensors had them attached to their wheel covers. Is this necessary?
I do want the pass/flow through type and am concerned about a weight/balance issue.
Thanks

[Ron3rd]

pawpaw47 wrote:
TST RV507 for us. We been using it for about 4 years now. Change the batteries annually and you wont have any issues at all. Oh, and you might consider using their repeater if your trailer is over 30 ft. long.
Good luck and happy camping!

TST 507 owner here for about 6 years. Good system but I did have to add the repeater when I went to the 35 ft trailer. The repeater is now included with all TST systems as standard equipment. It's a good system IMO but there's other good ones out there too, like Tireminder and others that folks are happy with.

When I bought mine years ago there was pretty much 2 major brands; TST and Pressure Pro. Lots more choices now.

[lmpres]

Been using the TST for 4 years now. Never any issues. 41' 5th wheel and don't need a repeater. Have a tire store install the metal valve stems on your tires for you. As stated above, replace batteries each year....

[pawpaw47]

TST RV507 for us. We been using it for about 4 years now. Change the batteries annually and you wont have any issues at all. Oh, and you might consider using their repeater if your trailer is over 30 ft. long.
Good luck and happy camping!

[ncrowley]

Tire Minder is our preference. We have had ours for over 5 years and thecustomer service has been excellent and it works.

[garyemunson]

I've had the eez for 3 years now. The batteries are easy to replace (and cheap). I have the non-flo-thru sensors. One less place to leak. Does not require any reprogramming after battery replacement. It just goes back to working. I really think they are all good. Anyone have a bad experience with a particular brand?

[BB_TX]

TST 507 for years now. Sensors screw on valve stems like a valve cap. Mine are not the flow thru type. I add 2-3 lbs air each spring and good for the season. I remove them each fall to conserve battery life. And put them back on in the spring after adding air if necessary.

[delwhjr]

jplante4 wrote:
I searched on tpms and got 24 pages. Beat to death? Uh Yup.

Not true, it is only beat to death once it has been thoroughly discussed as beat to death! :B

[jplante4]

I searched on tpms and got 24 pages. Beat to death? Uh Yup.

[delwhjr]

I have the TST and second the positive experience.
If you want the flow through make sure you have metal valve stems(TST recommedation) I took off the security ring on my caps and just screwed them on. Have many miles and no problems.

[Second_Chance]

Ltrip wrote:
I think this has been beaten to death. Try searching some more.

X2^^.

Rob