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Subject:Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
From:Craig Forney <ccforney@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:28:28 -0800

I have a similar TPMS system on my 90 Carat.  I started a 250 mile journey
with relatively new tires and proper pressure all around.  After stopping
for gas on the way, after a while the TPMS started beeping, showing a low
tire.

I stopped again, and discovered a screw in the tire and a slow leak, which
gave me a chance to fix the problem relatively conveniently, rather than
further down the road in the dark or more unfavorable unconditions, and
after potential tire damage if I didn't notice in a timely manner.

At this point, I wouldn't consider not having one.

I consider it cheap insurance.

Craig Forney

On Fri, Feb 14, 2020, 11:46 AM Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> Alistair:
>
> I’ve never had a vehicle with a TPMS system.   Other than the curiosity of
> watching your tyre pressure and temp in real time … what are the *real*
> benefits over checking the tyre pressure as part of your daily walk-around
> and pack-up?
>
> > On 14-Feb-2020, at 12:57, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> >
> > I’ve mentioned it here on the list, but now I've posted some pics.
> >
> https://shufti.blog/2020/02/14/vanagon-cheap-wireless-tire-pressure-monitor/
> >
> > Alistair
>

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