Tyre pressure monitors offroad

I have had the same one model 22?

It has survived the elements well, including Simpson desert, Anne beadell highways's never ending ruts and CSH etc.

They are pretty tough. The only problems are
1)They have a brass ring. I used a marker to make them black so they don;t stand out.
2)They will hit and chip alloys. I saw someone put some foam or something on them for rutted tracks.

Other than that they are great.

Hi Sigmund,

I've been running the ABR tyre monitors for several years and they have been great. have traveled in many different off-road situations without any problems.

Cheers, Geoff

Hi Sigmund

I run the Doran 360 which has external sensors and never had a problem in 65,000 klms, including off-track desert travel.

Doran 360

Regards, Baz - The landy

Sigmund
I bought this 6 sensor unit from Derek 12 months ago, since done 40 000km since without a drama including a trip to up Cape York on the PDR. Hasn't damaged the standard alloy rims on our Pajero at all. I haven't done any sand trips or subjected it to significant / sustained water immersion, but handles corrugated dirt roads well.
Very occasionally can take up to 5 minutes for some monitors to "call home", other times it happens within 50m of starting.
The grub screw fell out on one of the monitor (guess I didn't tighten it enough), hasn't affected the sensor though.
I re-learnt a lot about physics when looking at how temperatures and pressures change between the various rims depending on loads, air temperatures and extent of braking !
I think the rim mounted TPMS are superior, but for the price, I'm very satisfied.
Mark

I have a set to fit to my Pajero and caravan. My concern is that they may affect the wheel balance. Has anyone noticed any problems in this regard?

I changed to ABR Sidewinder TPMS a few months back - I made some foam pads to stop any issue from the sensors banging against the rim.
And I don't bother with the grub screws - looks unnecessary to me.
I also painted the sensors black - thought the gold colour was a bit of a giveaway for thieves.

Similar system on van and Pajero. Work well.
Had to fit metal valve stems to stop rubbing of mags. Inexpensive fix!

All posts above mention alloy rims. We run steel on both sets.

Can anyone comment on what damages or nill damages done with the steel rims by the stem mounted sensors.

Phil

I use the Tyredogs on stem, on both alloy and steel rims.
But drilled a new hole inboard a bit and used the shorter Go-cart valve stems,
The valve points in towards the axle so centrifugal force doesn't lay them outward, also they are more protected from sticks and stones.
Other advantage is they don't have to be removed to air up or down, just use original valve.
Cheers

I have the ABR TPMS as well and found they have marked my allow wheels on the van and the steel rim wheels on my van.

I got some sponge tubing from bunnings to go over them, I fully cover the valve and TPMS. Looks odd.
However I think the sponge I have is a bit soft. I have not tested this yet.

I also got some Those things you put on a chair leg to stop them slipping and with a bit of work they fit over the TPMS sensor including the brass bit.

sorry if vague, pics would be easier. I am away from home for a week or so and provide them when I get back if you like.

Richard