TPMS recommendations needed
I am in need of a remote tire pressure monitoring system for my trailer. What brand do you recommend? Thanks for your input.
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vonzoog wrote:I wouldn't go so far as to avoid all ST tires, Goodyear and Sailun(a Chinese-made ST tire no less) make excellent tires.
Here is my 2 cents worth. I have been using the TST for over three years. Works well simple installation. Setting the system up takes a little reading. I use and prefer metal valve stems.
I have experience a blowout at interstate speeds and it is not fun. It will definitely mess your day up.
ST tires may/can work on light weight trailers and light loads. I pull a 17.5K 5th wheel. When I travel I want to run at interstate speeds, roughly 70 mph, and not have to worry about tires blowing out. I will NEVER run my trailer with ST tires on it. The blowout that I experience was on brand-new ST tires on a brand-new trailer. In my opinion they are a piece of junk. I would consider only LT tires, E rated or above, from quality name brands with some history behind them. Stay away from the Chinese brand tires. They seem to change names and come out with different brands every other day. If you can not afford the most expensive tires such as Michelin, then look into other brands such as BFG. Their Commercial TA tire does a very good job for the cost. The heavier the load the better the tire you will need.
Again, this is only my opinion. I am now retired and was in the trucking industry since 1973. I have worked all sides of the operation from warehouse management, 48 state fleet management, and a few years of over the road driving. It's not fun being out there if you're not operating in a safe environment.
Good luck,
