I am as diligent as anyone when comes to keeping an eye on my tire pressures, especially with no spare.
I check them every time the car leaves the garage.
Having read previous threads on the subject, I know there are different views here on how helpful these systems can be.
While I know a difference can be felt when driving as a tire pressure drops, I believe these systems can provide an earlier warning and help avoid possible headaches associated with a flat. One of my bigger reasons was for longer outings.
There are a number of systems available, I chose to go with one produced by Schrader, who happens to manufacture a good portion of the OE sensors. I got the battery powered monitor, however they also have a cheaper set up that can be hard wired for power.
http://www.amazon.com/Schrader-SCH-...8-23&keywords=tire+pressure+monitoring+system
Parameters for each position can be programmed and a visual, as well as an audible, warning are activated with a 25% or more drop in pressure. You can also monitor on going readings in a one position at a time mode in which you scroll through each position, or set it in a rotation mode which scrolls through each position continually. (I found this distracting)
Only one outing so far, but it has worked great up to this point. It also monitors tire temps.
Found a perfect place for the monitor/receiver, and it is just mounted with velcro so I can access the Air Bag Switch if needed (doubt I ever will).
The monitor shuts off after lack of movement, and only takes the motion of opening the door to active the receiver.
Due to the shape of the rear wheel beside the valve stem hole, I did have to rotate the sensor 180 degrees to keep it hanging free, but that doesn't effect it's function.
I'm not advocating this as a replacement for regularly checking your pressures, but as an additional tool for on going monitoring.
I check them every time the car leaves the garage.
Having read previous threads on the subject, I know there are different views here on how helpful these systems can be.
While I know a difference can be felt when driving as a tire pressure drops, I believe these systems can provide an earlier warning and help avoid possible headaches associated with a flat. One of my bigger reasons was for longer outings.
There are a number of systems available, I chose to go with one produced by Schrader, who happens to manufacture a good portion of the OE sensors. I got the battery powered monitor, however they also have a cheaper set up that can be hard wired for power.
http://www.amazon.com/Schrader-SCH-...8-23&keywords=tire+pressure+monitoring+system
Parameters for each position can be programmed and a visual, as well as an audible, warning are activated with a 25% or more drop in pressure. You can also monitor on going readings in a one position at a time mode in which you scroll through each position, or set it in a rotation mode which scrolls through each position continually. (I found this distracting)
Only one outing so far, but it has worked great up to this point. It also monitors tire temps.
Found a perfect place for the monitor/receiver, and it is just mounted with velcro so I can access the Air Bag Switch if needed (doubt I ever will).
The monitor shuts off after lack of movement, and only takes the motion of opening the door to active the receiver.
Due to the shape of the rear wheel beside the valve stem hole, I did have to rotate the sensor 180 degrees to keep it hanging free, but that doesn't effect it's function.
I'm not advocating this as a replacement for regularly checking your pressures, but as an additional tool for on going monitoring.