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TPMS sensors – Are they worth the hassle?
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 |
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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.
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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
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Yes they do. Good safety feature when you drive car hard. Just imagine tire blow up at 100 mph.
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How sensors can prevent tires blowing up? :/
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Waste of time... deal with the light and live a happy life
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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
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Cover the light with a flex fuel gauge. Problem solved
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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.
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