Tyre Monitoring Systems,

Hi John,
I'd be interested in what you've got.
My aim is tyre temperature and pressure monitoring rather than inflation or deflation on the move.
Part of inflating or deflating your tyres is getting out and having a look at your vehicle for any developing problems.

Thanks for the offer, I look forward to the information.

Geoff.

Thanks WIllem,
Appreciate the response.
I'll see what Hohn comes up with and I'll also give this bloke a call.

Geoff.

Geoff, that is the one. Willie was the guy who noticed the outfit and the gear attached. It will give you a warning of pressure movements and save tyres, but if a small leak keep it inflated until you can deal with it.

John,
That's about where I've got too. Agree on the band install over valve stems.
They seem to be gaining momentum in the OEM world.
My Google searches have turned up some interesting manufacturer fitted systems.
Even the locally produced Monaro had a system by the look of what I turned up.
Found one link that seemed to imply if you have run flat tyres in Australia then monitoring is compulsory, makes sense really. There'd be plenty of people who wouldn't even notice the alarm let alone the empty run flat tyre!
I like the Sensa Tyre kit too, quite simply as you stated for the operator interface. I'll see if I can find any information on the trailer kit.
Google only reports two people selling the Sensa Tyre in Australia. One in Ballina and the other I can't remember. I can't find a manufacturers web site for the product either.
The spelling of tyre would imply it's an Australian or British product rather than American.

Thanks for the reply,

Geoff.

How is the valve style more pron to damage it's inside the tyre..

If every vehicle had one i've not doubt it would save some lifes on the road.

When breaking the bead either yourself or at the tyre dealer there's a greater risk than the band type I would think.

Ozdyssey it still sits in the rim recess so i not really a problem,if i take a tyre of its rim i break the bead first,remove transmitter and then remove tyre.
I looked at Smartire but they only show one wheel at a time and accuracy is only +or - 1.5 psi and they have problems with reception.

Hi ACDC,
I made a comment earlier about personally prefering the inside rim version of the sensors over the valve type.
For me at least, valve stems in tubeless tyres are consumables like the tyres themselves. Prone to damage and have a finite life.
I was thinking the in rim sensors would be well protected from mechanical damage from ruts, mud etc.

Your experience makes me think the valve stem type are quite durable too. Now it comes down to personal preference.

Thanks again for sharing your experience,

Geoff.

Hi Geoff,
Your probably right! both will do the job just personal preference as you say..

hahahahaha

Gramps,
No need for me to have this set-up mate, cos my old bus runs so hot that I have to pull up every 15 klm anyway and have a rest, so i walk around her a few times and check the tyres etc...hahahaha

Outbacktourer
Any balancing issues that you know of with these systems?
John

Not sure, as I have not put them on yet. The sensor is 30g so it could cause an issue on a light tyre, on a big BFG I'm not sure, we shall see.