TPMS Internal or External

[myviowner]

TS arh TS..... Everyone has it own preference. Choose that is comfortable with you. Have or do not have won't effect your driving.
More gadgets do makes driving more pleasurable but when gadgets do goes haywire one day, headache also.
Stay stock, like what big brother @EJB siad.

 

[hellhole]

i have gone the route of pumping my tires every week.. as that is what everyone say...

after getting the TPMS i come to realized that i dont need to pump it every week. my FC is not affected. maybe bc my tires are fairly new. i will continue to monitor... i think its far better then to spend my time pumping my tires... when its not needed. even though i have my own tire pump...

 

[Mclairs83]

depends on individual choice... i only pump my car tyres every month.. i don't have any TPMS though.

 

[Conan1986]

to add on, my TPMS display unit battery became bloated within a year of usage, can still use but need to always plug in to USB port. Rubber seal of the tyre sensor is the one failed and made me decide to just throw all away. that's why i recommend internal if really wanna invest in it

 

[jcchia]

Don't use any, save the money.

True, just wait for tire puncture n call tow/repair truck to loose $$$$!

 

[EJB]

True, just wait for tire puncture n call tow/repair truck to loose $$$$!

TPMS doesn't prevent puncture.

 

[keenklee]

i have gone the route of pumping my tires every week.. as that is what everyone say...

after getting the TPMS i come to realized that i dont need to pump it every week. my FC is not affected. maybe bc my tires are fairly new. i will continue to monitor... i think its far better then to spend my time pumping my tires... when its not needed. even though i have my own tire pump...

IMHO.
Depends on the TPMS resolution.
E.g. 2.1 bar can range between 205-215 kPa.
Depending on driving pattern, usually new tyre pressure loss is higher. Gradually, the pressure loss will be less.

 

[hellhole]

IMHO.
Depends on the TPMS resolution.
E.g. 2.1 bar can range between 205-215 kPa.
Depending on driving pattern, usually new tyre pressure loss is higher. Gradually, the pressure loss will be less.

sorry... can explain why new tyre pressure loss is higher? i dont quite understand...

 

[keenklee]

sorry... can explain why new tyre pressure loss is higher? i dont quite understand...

IMHO.
There is more oxygen in new tyres. Oxygen permeates thru the tyre more easily vs nitrogen.

 

[hellhole]

IMHO.
There is more oxygen in new tyres. Oxygen permeates thru the tyre more easily vs nitrogen.

wah... cheem... okay

 

[EJB]

Just check every month or just refill without checking, won't hurt. I haven't checked mine since the last servicing. Lazy to go check.

 

[keenklee]

wah... cheem... okay

IMHO.
Just do "exactly" the same thing will be fine.
E.g. Going to pump tyres, drive the same route and around the same time. initially maybe once a week, then gradually the pump will tell you when you can delay the pump.
That is why the TPMS is useful, you look at the readings, if it is round the same, you're ok.

Only during rainy season, need to pump more often.... I find my tyres pressure drop faster.

 

[myviowner]

Just check every month or just refill without checking, won't hurt. I haven't checked mine since the last servicing. Lazy to go check.

Tech added to facilitates drivers these days. Some is good to have some IMHO, Also leads to drivers reliance on these tech and forget about the basics, for example the BSM, that comes with stock and in aftermarket.

 

[EJB]

Tech added to facilitates drivers these days. Some is good to have some IMHO, Also leads to drivers reliance on these tech and forget about the basics, for example the BSM, that comes with stock and in aftermarket.

It has become a norm that drivers without these tech, will die.

Even rental cars without reverse camera I think many will die.

 

[myviowner]

It has become a norm that drivers without these tech, will die.

Even rental cars without reverse camera I think many will die.

Agreed. With some conti cars comes with auto park features. In near future, maybe leaning how to park the car will not be necessary in those leaning schools.