Aftermarket TPMS system recommendation

[986_inquiry]

Replacing the tires soon, I'm also interested in getting a tpms while I'm at it

Any other opinions or is that orange model the best?

[Ghostrider 310]

Why? I have it, not impressed, I am still inclined to check it with a gauge. Better money spent would be on nitrogen. Now I know some here claim it's just PT Barnum filling your tires with a more expensive gas. However, the tire pressure stays rock solid, longer than air ever has.

[stephen wilson]

What is it that you're "not impressed" about? The pressure readings have been very consistant for me, though 1 Psi above what my tire gauge reads. I bought one because, as you know, a 987 has no spare tire. So my only hope in avoiding a tow truck is to catch a leaking tire while it's still able to be plugged.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

What is it that you're "not impressed" about? The pressure readings have been very consistant for me, though 1 Psi above what my tire gauge reads. I bought one because, as you know, a 987 has no spare tire. So my only hope in avoiding a tow truck is to catch a leaking tire while it's still able to be plugged.

OK, but if the tire starts to go flat I'm betting that you will feel it before you confirm it with TPS. You would have to add the tps readings to mirrors in sight rotation to catch it the way you describe, where I live you need to watch EVERY other driver more than ever before. I feel like I did on my motorcycle in the 80's only now it's the new normal for cars.

[stephen wilson]

It does have visual and audible alarm, so you don't have to constantly stare at the display. Modern tire construction can make flats hard to detect until they are very low, especially if you are on the highway, where even moderately low pressures can lead to overheated tires, and a potential blowout. Your car has a factory TPMS, so I agree it would have little benefit.