KARTer 2nd Gear May 31, 2011 Share May 31, 2011 I am the 'visual' kinda driver too.. But having changed to a set of tyres with softer side walls (for comfort), my old eyes cant tell anymore.. Nowadays, only rely on consumption readouts. But then again, may be too late.. Contemplating for TPMS too.. I use a hand-held pressure gauge, simple, can do it at home, or while waiting for wifey, if the readings show low press, pump it up on the way home or to work. but it will be nice to be able to read the pressure while driving, if i have nowhere else to spend the $200++ ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear May 31, 2011 Share May 31, 2011 Hi guys, I been thinking of installing the tyre pressure monitoring system. Some systems do not need to go tyre shops and its DIY, others u need. Some are wireless, some are not. Any feedback and recommendations with price? Its a useful gadget for me on the road and on track. Hope anyone can shed some light. My wireless TPMS sensors are being belted to the inner ring of the rims. I used those valve type before but they were broken into fragments after a long drive at the NSHW. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear May 31, 2011 Share May 31, 2011 why waste $$, just step out & see it for free How do you see or know there is a problem when you can't step out to see when you're driving? Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_RIDE_DEEP 2nd Gear July 9, 2012 Share July 9, 2012 (edited) Installed my at autoba.s at around 280 with installation. Really very basic. Cant preset pressure and temp alarm settings. Troublesome to set sensors after tyre rotation. You are lucky that no one got hurt. Safety first I am interested in Orange TPMS. One question, if I dont wish to hook it to the power supply is there an option to put a AA battery into the display unit? Edited July 9, 2012 by I_RIDE_DEEP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear July 10, 2012 Share July 10, 2012 Very interesting idea. But no battery compartment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblong 3rd Gear July 12, 2012 Share July 12, 2012 Am using orange TPMS. can display temp, battery voltage and pressure. But usually use pressure as standard display. Personally find it a good to have. Initially find it a hassle to hook to power supply, but got used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_RIDE_DEEP 2nd Gear July 13, 2012 Share July 13, 2012 (edited) Not to keen on runnin wires to orange tpms display. Does anyone know if it takes a 12v or 5v input ( want to hook up to a small battery and put in arm rest compartment)? Hopefully it can still receive a signal when inside arm rest compartment. @@tks bro 5936 for reply that there is no AA battery compartment. @@ Edited July 13, 2012 by I_RIDE_DEEP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 Screwed onto tyre valve inplace of dust caps? Being uniquely shaped, on tyre valve, is it eye catching, or attention seeker I have a question- Is it easy to be unscrewed like normal valve caps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff23 Neutral Newbie July 17, 2012 Share July 17, 2012 SOH Brothers. I installed the Orange TPMS since late 2009. Quite useful - at least will know which tyre is having less air. I think about $250 +/- with installation. Installed mine at Soh Brothers too. To have stable power source and hide the wires. Best to Connect to wire. After install a week.... Saw one of the tyre losing air slowly on the meter day by day. Thought it was faulty or what. When to Soh brothers, took out tyres to find a long nail....Thanks to TPMS. Else i wouldn't know there is leak....when it is leaking air so slowly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subutai 3rd Gear September 26, 2013 Share September 26, 2013 Hi, Anyone using TPMS (Orange - P418)? Any feedbacks / review? P418 manual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYP Neutral Newbie April 1, 2015 Share April 1, 2015 TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring sensor has become compulsory in USA and Europe. So, it will come to Singapore one day since Singapore is a law and order country. New model come with Bluetooth Low Power technology and using Apps installed on Smartphone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldbeer21 1st Gear April 2, 2015 Share April 2, 2015 imho, getting this tpms thing is no diff from getting those voltage,vacuum and pressure gauges you always see on boy racer cars. you dont need electronics to tell you about a flat/punctured tire. i feel people who install this just wants to have more things to look at while driving, which in turns causes distractions and danger. and seriously, even if you do install this system will you always be looking at it whenever you're driving to see if its out of range? nope. save the 200+ and get better tires or even run flats. no need worry so much and distract yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear April 2, 2015 Share April 2, 2015 imho, getting this tpms thing is no diff from getting those voltage,vacuum and pressure gauges you always see on boy racer cars. you dont need electronics to tell you about a flat/punctured tire. i feel people who install this just wants to have more things to look at while driving, which in turns causes distractions and danger. and seriously, even if you do install this system will you always be looking at it whenever you're driving to see if its out of range? nope. save the 200+ and get better tires or even run flats. no need worry so much and distract yourself. My personal experiences 1) TPMS - A slow leaking tyre with 20% pressure loss looks almost similar to one which is functionally normal. 2) Voltage - Massive voltage fluctuation between (IIRC) 10V and 16V. 3) Coolant Temp - Above 100 degrees Celsius. P.S. TPMS will be useful when my norm for pumping tyres is every 4-5 days and there is nothing wrong with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoebox 3rd Gear April 2, 2015 Share April 2, 2015 TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring sensor has become compulsory in USA and Europe. So, it will come to Singapore one day since Singapore is a law and order country. New model come with Bluetooth Low Power technology and using Apps installed on Smartphone. Airbags have become compulsory in USA Europe and Australia many many years ago. More than 20 years later still have yet to be made compulsory in singapore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldbeer21 1st Gear April 2, 2015 Share April 2, 2015 TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring sensor has become compulsory in USA and Europe. So, it will come to Singapore one day since Singapore is a law and order country. New model come with Bluetooth Low Power technology and using Apps installed on Smartphone. will happen when govt starts to impose taxes on tpms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk7000 1st Gear April 7, 2015 Share April 7, 2015 Saw a new TPMS from Steelmate at Autobacks, looks nice. Anyone tried that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroomvroom 2nd Gear April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 TPMS may be useful if your new car doesn't comes with spare tyres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic April 8, 2015 Share April 8, 2015 TPMS saved my tyres many times. When I go out at night, it's hard to see a flat. Before TPMS, I had driven until the tyre exploded, bcuz with a flat on the rear you're unlikely to feel it. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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