Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 22:03

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GU

Can anyone tell me where I may be able to purchase a TPMS that covers up to 10 tyres. I live in Melbourne.

Reply By: rolande- Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 22:24

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 22:24

Have you tried "googling" for tyre (tire?) pressure monitors?

Seen one that can handle up to 22 tyres, designed for heavy vehicles etc. Sure they had a web site, just can't remember it at the moment, distributor was based in Queensland

Hope this helps

Rolande

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Reply By: Member - Fourplayfull - Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 12:52

Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 12:52

Yes , I am using the Smart tire system from Autron in Melbourne - does op to 22 tyres with trailer tyre monitoring also .
Works very well and has saved at least 3 tyres from shredding so far . The readings are accurate to 1.5 psi .
Proved invaluable when completely offroad staking tyres every day . Even indicated a slow leak when we were driving on sand at 12psi which I would not have detected from the driver's seat .
After travelling approx. 11000kms. and 10 staked tyres which are all still in use , I can recomend this system . No , I am not affiliated with the makers .
Cheers
John

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Follow Up By: GU - Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 18:51

Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 18:51

Thanks for the response _fourplayfull.
I will contact the boys from Autron, whom I'm familiar with after getting them to fit a cruise control to my car some time ago. That work was excellent so I'll catch up with them and get the goss on the Smart tire system.
Thanks again and happy motoring. GU

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Follow Up By: ACDC - Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 20:27

Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 20:27

Try www.outbackaccessories.com
They have Sensatyre kits more accurate and batteries last longer than Autron.

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Reply By: Member - Fourplayfull - Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 21:13

Thursday, Aug 03, 2006 at 21:13

When I approached Sensa Tyre they did not have a reliable trailer monitor (their words) which is a priority for me . The HF , UHF and sat phone also interferred with their readings according to this sites archives .
They say Autron's batteries are good for 5 years - guess I will have to wait to prove that one . At the moment this system is flawless - so good to check pressures & temperature build up when travelling loaded on dirt roads with lower tyre settings .
Cheers John

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Follow Up By: GU - Friday, Aug 04, 2006 at 15:51

Friday, Aug 04, 2006 at 15:51

Thanks everyone for the replies.
They have been extremely helpful and I'm sure will lead onto the correct path.
This is the first time I've used ExplorOz forum and have found it very helpful.
The topics covered are amazing and the feedback coming is "enlightening" to say the least.

Thanks again for your help. GU - Happy motoring and travel to all.

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Follow Up By: ACDC - Friday, Aug 04, 2006 at 19:29

Friday, Aug 04, 2006 at 19:29

I have been told it takes the Autron 5 minutes to alert you of a fault once detected do you know if this is correct?

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Reply By: Member - Fourplayfull - Sunday, Aug 06, 2006 at 18:02

Sunday, Aug 06, 2006 at 18:02

In my experience the alarms sound immediately the pressure drops below the programmed differential or the min . default reading which is all user set as you want .
Eg . driving on sand at 14 psi with min default pressure set at 10psi pulled up to check out old oil well maintenance area for 30 mins or so , changed drivers travelled .5 km when alarm indicated left front dropping pressure - found a metal spike stuck in sidewall . There was no way We could detect a 4 psi drop from the driver's seat on sand .
During sensor set up the pressure is dropped so the monitor learns where each tyre is and I have noticed an immediate alarm .
It just WORKS so well .
CYA John

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