Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

[Mkl22]

1 minute ago, Discoburg said:

Read that the Steelmate brand for TPMS is good.

Yes. I have 3 sets of steelmate cig lighter plug in. One is a used set and it has been easily at least 4 years and I have not yet changed the batteries in the sensor. 

[Discoburg]

15 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

The battery in display unit last long time

Which model are you using? External sensors?

[inlinesix]

5 minutes ago, Discoburg said:

Which model are you using? External sensors?

E3

Edited November 13, 2020 by inlinesix

[Discoburg]

8 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

E3

Couldn't seem to buy in Taobao.

[Dreamer_toons]

I'm into my 2nd sets of TPMS within the last 1 year due to air leaking from 1 of the tires. Similar to my previous set, the air leaked was gradual. Last Saturday, I just top that tire to 30 PSI and the car was not moved on Sunday. The PSI dropped to 15 on the Monday morning. No nail was found and I even replaced the valve. The tire and valve are completely ruled out coz the 2nd set was used on my previous ride and I carried over to my new ride couples of weeks ago.

I read this thread and someone rang the bell about over tightened the sensor and might lead to air leakage. Anyway, the 2 sets cost about $20+.

Any recommendation for better ones? I saw the Xiaomi brand but it is shipping from overseas, any local seller? 

 

[Dafansu]

28 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said:

I'm into my 2nd sets of TPMS within the last 1 year due to air leaking from 1 of the tires. Similar to my previous set, the air leaked was gradual. Last Saturday, I just top that tire to 30 PSI and the car was not moved on Sunday. The PSI dropped to 15 on the Monday morning. No nail was found and I even replaced the valve. The tire and valve are completely ruled out coz the 2nd set was used on my previous ride and I carried over to my new ride couples of weeks ago.

I read this thread and someone rang the bell about over tightened the sensor and might lead to air leakage. Anyway, the 2 sets cost about $20+.

Any recommendation for better ones? I saw the Xiaomi brand but it is shipping from overseas, any local seller? 

 

xiaomi shops in malls got sell also

[Dreamer_toons]

 

14 minutes ago, Dafansu said:

xiaomi shops in malls got sell also

 

Thanks. 

Anyone using this Xiaomi TPMS? Any difference from the $20++ ones? 

[Dafansu]

It works the same just that maybe quality better and may last longer, but then all this may depends on luck also. I'm happy with my $20 plus one, just change anytime if faulty. $20plus one got more variety, eg windscreen mount etc. 

[Volvobrick]

6 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said:

 

 

Thanks. 

Anyone using this Xiaomi TPMS? Any difference from the $20++ ones? 

Only added Bluetooth connection to phone apps. All the rest are sama sama. Even looks the same! 

[inlinesix]

33 minutes ago, Dafansu said:

It works the same just that maybe quality better and may last longer, but then all this may depends on luck also. I'm happy with my $20 plus one, just change anytime if faulty. $20plus one got more variety, eg windscreen mount etc. 

The good thing about Steelmate is that sensor can be replaced.

[inlinesix]

On 11/13/2020 at 10:33 PM, Discoburg said:

Couldn't seem to buy in Taobao.

Use this "汽车胎压监测器 铁将军" to search

[Dreamer_toons]

Just saw that the Xiaomi ones is internal sensor. 

[Discoburg]

29 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said:

Just saw that the Xiaomi ones is internal sensor. 

They have both versions. Should be buying an external sensor set this week.

[Dreamer_toons]

Just now, Discoburg said:

They have both versions. Should be buying an external sensor set this week.

I saw the Xiaomi featuring on Lazada and Shopee having the internal sensor. 

Can share where you see the internal sensor ones? 

[Kurty]

in case if you are intending to use the external TPMS,

at the wheel cap, do take note of the little O ring.

once damaged or misplaced, the leaking/reading will be inaccurate and very disturbing. 

[Discoburg]

39 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said:

I saw the Xiaomi featuring on Lazada and Shopee having the internal sensor. 

Can share where you see the internal sensor ones? 

Carousell

[Dafansu]

6 hours ago, Kurty said:

in case if you are intending to use the external TPMS,

at the wheel cap, do take note of the little O ring.

once damaged or misplaced, the leaking/reading will be inaccurate and very disturbing. 

u mean on the TPMS cap itself? not all will have the O ring. 

[Dreamer_toons]

14 hours ago, Dafansu said:

u mean on the TPMS cap itself? not all will have the O ring. 

Can advise which models (other than internal sensors) do not have the O rings? 

The O rings are damaged due to over tightening in both sets in my case. 

I had over tightened for my 1st set leading to air leaks. I thought it was malfunctioning and checked back with the seller. Then I learnt the O ring was damaged due to over tightening. Purchased the 2nd set and this time round, I was very mindful while screwing in the caps after top up. Last week, air starts to leak from 1 of the tires again. This 2nd set is only about 3 months old. So looking for replacement now.