Tyre monitoring Systems - which would you recommend

[Doug32 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Doug32]

I would like to get some recommendations as to the best tyre monitoring system that can deal with rough roads without falling apart. (This happen to a friend but he is inclined to hammer his Prado at times). Any unbiased advice or recommendations would be really welcome.

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Tyredog external sensor seems to work ok for me. When I did have a problem with a sensor, the local disty swapped it over free of charge out of warranty.

[KANDYG Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close KANDYG]

Depends on how much you want to spend really. Purchased one of ebay a while back for OZ lap.Not sure but think it was this one same style but maybe a different brand. Didnt really expect much but it is all still working well today after 51000ks around and through OZ. Was slightly concerned about weight on the valve stem but never had a problem. Worth the dollars and peace of mind knowing you get an alarm if something is going wrong (you can set for temp and pressure).



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-TPMS-...4AAOSwRQlXeyu2

[MacroP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MacroP]

I've got the Fobotire system. Bit different to the traditional systems in the way it uses Bluetooth transmission meaning it has a basic in car unit, with no display, but also works on a smart phone - yep has an app. The best feature it allows up to 20 sensors (comes with 4) which means it's great for easily reading the spare tyre, campers, caravans, trailers etc etc. I've bought three extra sensors, one for my spare and two for my camper/trailer. Button cell batteries last around 6 months. I keep spares in the glovebox.

[Wildlife Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Wildlife]

I would like to get some recommendations as to the best tyre monitoring system that can deal with rough roads without falling apart. (This happen to a friend but he is inclined to hammer his Prado at times). Any unbiased advice or recommendations would be really welcome.

I bought the Steelmate TPMS 6 months ago. The main reason I bought this brand was that it will work down to 10psi and most brands won't come even close to that and are therefore not much use when you are on soft sand. I have done a lot of rough roads including river crossings with the Steelmate and it has worked very well. I did send the display unit back because it was sometimes losing connection to the cigarette lighter socket and they replaced it straight away.

[Doug32 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Doug32]

Thanks guys for the recomendations. I noticed there was no mention of the Safe-T-Tyre system - is this telling me something?

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

I've got the 4 sensor Tyredog and had no issues along a recent trip along the Oodnadatta and Binns tracks - a few 5-6 hours days on that trip too. The receiver sticks to the fascia by the drivers left knee very well too.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

I hadn't heard of Safe T Tyre but it looks like a system I bought under another name. The valve units were quite poor quality compared to Tyredogs. A couple of mine started leaking through the body. I threw it all away.

Before I head west next year I will get a 6 wheel tyredog system.

[Prone Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prone]

I had the optional Toyota TPMS system fitted when buying the car. Works well.

The sensors mount in the wheel so the temperature reading is a bit more relevant than the valve cap types.

The display unit is a bit rough though, it is mounted behind the gear shift lever. A bit hard to read while driving.

On the Van I have a 4 sensor Tyre Dog, only use two of the sensors, the other two are spares, works reasonably well.

But I do worry about the flexing of the valve stems on the van. The paint on the wheel rims bears witness to the fact that they do bend when driving. Still they have been to the west several times via Outback roads (inc Gibb, Tanami, Oodnadatta, Finke and others) without breaking the stems.

Cheers
Prone

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

I am running the Tyredog TPMS which I cannot fault. The sensors are the on valve type and have yet (touch wood) to lose one. I have come to rely heavily on this unit and wouldnt be without one.

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I have the same as Craig. Can't fault their out of warranty support either.

[Ian Reid Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Reid]

Does anyone have a system with at least 8 sensors? Looking for a set for the Prado as well as tandem axle van. The ones i have seen generally use the same frequency so i am thinking i cant just double up and use 2systems in parallel.


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[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

Tyredog do an 8 sensor version. $100 a tire. Never used it though , the brand gets good rep mostly


http://www.tyredog.com.au/store/all-...o-180-psi.html

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Tyredog does. You need a repeater though.

[peter_mcc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter_mcc]

Sensatyre (http://www.sensatyre.com/ ) can do 10 I think. Works well for us - it has an antenna mounted at the back of the car which picks up the 4 car wheels, spare & camper trailer