Tire Monitoring System

[AbdRahim]

I have been using TST 507 flow throughs for eight years now, with no problems (up to 80 mph in the class C). I do use the lock nuts to prevent them from loosening. The rear dually has a rubber insert in the wheel to hold it steady (purchased separately). This is absolutely essential.
Another thing to consider is using the manual tire pressure guage often may increase chances of leaks from manipulating the valve stem. Now since I check tire pressure at the beginning of every day on the road, it is much more convenient to push the button and instantly see the pressure and, and temperature of each tire without having to stoop down and play with the valve stems.
From a safety standpoint, it is also helpful to know if a wheel is over heating (perhaps due to a brake caliper sticking, or loss of pressure in a given tire).
On a recent trip one tire had a temperature of 137*F. They usually run 100-118. It was a very hot day. After stopping for a half hour or so to let things cool down, and check the temperature of the wheel. It was comforting to see the temperature drop to 109, when I resumed driving. I would not drive a large vehicle of any type without a TPMS, if I could help it.

There commended cold tire pressure takes into accout the the tires heat up while driving, so it really does make a difference whether the cold pressure is 65 or 75.

 

[Wemustrv]

The federal government mandated tire pressure sensors with new vehicles produced after 2005 and it was to reduce excess fuel consumption from underinflated tires and for no other reason. ABS, seat belts, safety glass, and engine governors were designed to make vehicles safer but not tire pressure monitoring systems.

My vehicles tire pressures increase with ambient temperaturs and with exposure to sunlight and from the flexing of the tires while driving and so it really does not matter at all if the tire is at 65P PSI or 75 PSI. If there is a severe leak it is obvious and all I need is a $15 tire pressure gauge to determine how fast the leak is draining air out of a tire. Regardless, the course of action is to go to a tire shop and have them remove the tire and fix the problem.

I have tire pressure monitoring that was installed by the factory on our three vehicles and it contributes nothing to driving safety. I don't have one on our Class C motorhome and never will have one as it provides no benefits to safety or fuel economy over what I get with my $15 tire pressure gauge.

TPMS = tire pressure monitoring system not static tire pressure check. The TPMS purpose is to detect changes in tire pressures and tire temp providing a warning to driver something is not correct and should be addressed. a "Warning" usually associated with safety. I think possibly you just wanted to stir the pot a bit .

 

[ARD]

Did you go with the flow thru sensors or the regular cap type? I wonder which to go with.

I have the anti theft sensors, but removed the outer AT housing.

 

[Chuggs]

I have the anti theft sensors, but removed the outer AT housing.

Thanks Renee.

I took mine off our TST. I am getting rid of the TST system. I cannot read the display when driving in bright sunlight. And really don't like the plastic quill depressors in the sensors. So, gonna go with a new color display EEZ Tire system... Hope it is easier to read in bright sunlight and I feel better having g brass quill depressors in the sensor units.

 

[ARD]

So, gonna go with a new color display EEZ Tire system... Hope it is easier to read in bright sunlight

I updated to the new color monitor and have no trouble seeing it; however, I am having a new annoying issue that I contacted them about with regards to the beeping sound after it cycles through all the tires. I’ve never had this issue before and am uncertain if it is because of the new monitor or loss of connection. Will update as to what I discover.

 

[Richpatty]

I had to buy a new set last year and bought TST… have been happy with them. The only two that are flow through are the inside duallys since Freightliner took my valve extenders off. :-/

 

[ARD]

So if you have the OLD EEZ system like I did and you UPDATE it by buying the new color monitor, the old repeater (booster) will not work with the new monitor. Sure enough, I looked at my repeater and it had a red light hence all the beeping for losing connection.

Phil in tech support at EEZ was very helpful and again I highly recommend EEZ. They also will send the E618 booster to use free of charge for 30 days with their trial booster program. If it's a go, it costs $55 plus shipping.

 

[Chuggs]

Good stuff. Finally got around to I stalling the new E618 EEZTire. It went very well. I ordered the booster at the same time...and swapped it out with my old TST booster. I had put the project off for a while because I wanted to 3d print a RAM Mount Ball adapter for thr display head. Glad you found the beep culprit. Those noises can drive one crazy.