TPMS sensors – Are they worth the hassle?

[[YOYO]]

Hey guys! So as the post title states, are TPMS sensors worth the hassle? Late last year I purchased a 2014 FR-S and this is my first vehicle with such sensors. This spring I plan on getting some tires installed on my Gram Lights 57DR (which currently come with some cool RAYS valves pre installed), and these will most likely be the only wheels that I will be running for the time being. Whether I move the sensors from the factory wheels to the new ones or get new sensors installed altogether, it will cost me extra. So either I pay up or deal with the TPMS warning light.

Could anyone chime in on their possibly, long standing experience with TPMS sensors? I hear they can have a tendency of leaking / malfunctioning and just aren't worth it? Others say they are great. I've tried to research as much as I can on the subject, but any feedback from you guys would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by [YOYO]

Hey guys! So as the post title states, are TPMS sensors worth the hassle? Late last year I purchased a 2014 FR-S and this is my first vehicle with such sensors. This spring I plan on getting some tires installed on my Gram Lights 57DR (which currently come with some cool RAYS valves pre installed), and these will most likely be the only wheels that I will be running for the time being. Whether I move the sensors from the factory wheels to the new ones or get new sensors installed altogether, it will cost me extra. So either I pay up or deal with the TPMS warning light.

Could anyone chime in on their possibly, long standing experience with TPMS sensors? I hear they can have a tendency of leaking / malfunctioning and just aren't worth it? Others say they are great. I've tried to research as much as I can on the subject, but any feedback from you guys would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

They are only there for emission laws believe it or not. reason being that low tire pressure = bad fuel economy so for all the idiots out there they have added yet another idiot light. If you really want just de-solder the TPMS LED and check your pressures regularly (as you should be doing anyways)

[Icecreamtruk]

as far as I know, the only thing TMPS sensors do, is turn on the light on your dash if presure is too low (26psi I think) or if signal is missing (rims without TPMS or faulty sensor). Why do people give this so much importance is beyond me. There is nothing wrong with not having the sensors on other than the light on the dashboard. If you are the kind of person who never ever checks anything in the car, this might be for you, otherwise, you will see a tire with lower presure the moment before you get into the car. Also, if you had your tires loose presure while traveling, you will feel it with the steering way before the light goes on.

[[YOYO]]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

They are only there for emission laws believe it or not. reason being that low tire pressure = bad fuel economy so for all the idiots out there they have added yet another idiot light. If you really want just de-solder the TPMS LED and check your pressures regularly (as you should be doing anyways)

Yah, here in Ontario Canada, we don't even have those laws, so the sensors are just another annoying piece of nanny hardware that can potentially crap out over time, like so many other electronic bits and bobs on newer cars these days. As for checking tire pressures, that should be an obvious thing. I have an air compressor in my garage and just pump my tires with that.

[[YOYO]]

Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

as far as I know, the only thing TMPS sensors do, is turn on the light on your dash if presure is too low (26psi I think) or if signal is missing (rims without TPMS or faulty sensor). Why do people give this so much importance is beyond me. There is nothing wrong with not having the sensors on other than the light on the dashboard. If you are the kind of person who never ever checks anything in the car, this might be for you, otherwise, you will see a tire with lower presure the moment before you get into the car. Also, if you had your tires loose presure while traveling, you will feel it with the steering way before the light goes on.

Right, completely understand. I 'don't think' the light would bother me that much as I've driven around with worse lights only previous builds

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by [YOYO]

Yah, here in Ontario Canada, we don't even have those laws, so the sensors are just another annoying piece of nanny hardware that can potentially crap out over time, like so many other electronic bits and bobs on newer cars these days. As for checking tire pressures, that should be an obvious thing. I have an air compressor in my garage and just pump my tires with that.

Yeah I am with you on that. Thats why I love AB so much, hahaha noise laws out here are enforced more then running catless.

[[YOYO]]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Yeah I am with you on that. Thats why I love AB so much, hahaha noise laws out here are enforced more then running catless.

Exactly. I ran a DC Race header on my RSX for years, and with a KPro ECU and the recent change in Ontario emission laws / new OBD2 based test, it made it a breeze to pass. Mmmmm, fragrant gasoline fumes

[avp1]

Yes they do. Good safety feature when you drive car hard. Just imagine tire blow up at 100 mph.

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[churchx]

How sensors can prevent tires blowing up? :/

[Cockatoo]

Waste of time... deal with the light and live a happy life

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by avp1

Yes they do. Good safety feature when you drive car hard. Just imagine tire blow up at 100 mph.

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they come on when your what 2 PSI low? thats not gona make your tire blow up. If you are a responsible car owner you will check your tires regularly. You will also feel a tire start to go low and if you cant you should not be going 100mph

[Ashikabi]

Cover the light with a flex fuel gauge. Problem solved

[churchx]

In many domestic markets world wide millions of cars are sold for decades without any TPMS sensors. Including these toyobarus (not for decades of course ). No sudden statistical spike of blown tires due whatever reasons in those markets ever happened on cars without TPMS, including those that are raced. Checking periodically in some of fueling station visits also tire pressure, or noticing pressure issues visually or when driving works for most 99.99% as good minus annoyances and minus extra costs & TPMS system weight additions involved. Something like buzzer for unbuckled seatbelt has its merits. But TPMS has more cons then pros. One can use it if car is sold with it installed, but imho TPMS by far is not something that should be spent on to install later on.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by churchx

In many domestic markets world wide millions of cars are sold for decades without any TPMS sensors. Including these toyobarus (not for decades of course ). No sudden statistical spike of blown tires due whatever reasons in those markets ever happened on cars without TPMS, including those that are raced. Checking periodically in some of fueling station visits also tire pressure, or noticing pressure issues visually or when driving works for most 99.99% as good minus annoyances and minus extra costs & TPMS system weight additions involved. Something like buzzer for unbuckled seatbelt has its merits. But TPMS has more cons then pros. One can use it if car is sold with it installed, but imho TPMS by far is not something that should be spent on to install later on.

I think TPMS only exists so puerile ego don't pay attention to their cars(general populace) don't drive on low or flat tires. A low profile tire is ruined if you drive on it flat, even if only for a block or 2. I don't believe they were designed to prevent blowouts necessarily