Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.....

lip277 · 03-31-2005, 11:01 AM

What do any of you folks know about them?

My Mom's 740iL has lost two tires due to not knowing the tire was flat (or very low). About a year back, I was driving the car for one of the flats and I couldn't really tell that I had a flat (or nearly flat) tire in driving it - long story.

My Mom lost another tire Sunday on the freeway that had been low on air. The funy part was that a good friend of my brother had noticed the tire was low and was trying to get that info to her but didn't know her cell number. The friend was telling my Brother what he saw when the tire went. Now this same friend (who has a body shop) has a customer as there was some slight damage to the rear fender when the tire let loose. Oh well....

In looking at tirerack.com's tire monitoring systems.... Do any of them have a more 'stealthy' cabin display unit? What about just a warning buzzer instead of the visible boxes?

Just seeing if any of us have messed around with these. I'm thinking of getting one myself when I replace the tires the next time. Any info or thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks

*ayn* · 03-31-2005, 11:57 AM

You can hide the display in the glove box pretty easily. I know a guy with a SC'ed 540i 6spd who did that himself.

lip277 · 03-31-2005, 12:40 PM

Does it make noise or something then? In reading the description at the TireRack, I didn't see anything in that regard.

*ayn* · 03-31-2005, 12:46 PM

I think it does, otherwise it would be kindda useless... actually he put his display in the ashtray, not the glovebox...

Pinecone · 04-02-2005, 07:07 AM

Can you say tire guage and actually using it?

The problem with anything aftermarket, teh display has to be somewhat taked on.

lip277 · 04-04-2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

Can you say tire guage and actually using it?

The problem with anything aftermarket, teh display has to be somewhat taked on.

She'll probably just return to getting gas at the corner gas station (full serve) and have them check the tires. She can afford it anyway, so.... oh well.

Since they are customers of ours (we deliver fuel to them) it's the least they can do.

03-31-2005, 11:01 AM	#1
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems..... What do any of you folks know about them? My Mom's 740iL has lost two tires due to not knowing the tire was flat (or very low). About a year back, I was driving the car for one of the flats and I couldn't really tell that I had a flat (or nearly flat) tire in driving it - long story. My Mom lost another tire Sunday on the freeway that had been low on air. The funy part was that a good friend of my brother had noticed the tire was low and was trying to get that info to her but didn't know her cell number. The friend was telling my Brother what he saw when the tire went. Now this same friend (who has a body shop) has a customer as there was some slight damage to the rear fender when the tire let loose. Oh well.... In looking at tirerack.com's tire monitoring systems.... Do any of them have a more 'stealthy' cabin display unit? What about just a warning buzzer instead of the visible boxes? Just seeing if any of us have messed around with these. I'm thinking of getting one myself when I replace the tires the next time. Any info or thoughts are appreciated. Thanks __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

03-31-2005, 11:57 AM	#2
ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	You can hide the display in the glove box pretty easily. I know a guy with a SC'ed 540i 6spd who did that himself. __________________ about.me/ayn

03-31-2005, 12:40 PM	#3
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	Does it make noise or something then? In reading the description at the TireRack, I didn't see anything in that regard. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

03-31-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	I think it does, otherwise it would be kindda useless... actually he put his display in the ashtray, not the glovebox... __________________ about.me/ayn

04-02-2005, 07:07 AM	#5
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	Can you say tire guage and actually using it? The problem with anything aftermarket, teh display has to be somewhat taked on. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer