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10% OFF - TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - GREAT SAFETY DEVICE

Maintaining correct tyre pressure ensures fuel efficiency, reduces tyre wear, the risk of aquaplaning and lack of traction. Generally all the necessary check-ups cost time and money that can be saved with this tyre pressure monitor system.

Handy Benefits of the Tyre Pressure Monitor System :

  1. Under-Inflated tyre pressure will cause excessive wear and tear not to mention unsafe driving conditions.
  2. Fuel Efficiency: The system instant monitoring device can save you additional fuel costs with the correct tyre pressure.
  3. Extends the life of your tyres saving you unnecessary tyre changes before they are required.

This tyre pressure monitor system comes complete with a User-Friendly Graphic Interface that enables the driver to easily check and maintain the vehicle and tyres are in safe condition.

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  • CarnivalMonkey on 08/02/2017 - 17:48
    +1

    that's nice but no price listed in post?

  • shaybisc on 08/02/2017 - 17:54

    I'd like to see a photo of one set up in a car. That monitor looks big.

    • Maverick-au on 08/02/2017 - 20:19

      I'd like to see a photo of one set up in a car. That monitor looks big.

      You don't have to mount it so its visible. I have mine in a pop out tray in front of the gear stick. You set your temperature and pressure limits and it beep to alert you. I prefer in wheel TPMS and have been using Orange products since 2008.

  • Peck on 08/02/2017 - 18:04
    -1

    For the possible little extra wear and tear caused by using the servo only, you could buy a lot of tyre rubber for $261 saved.

    • The Hobo on 08/02/2017 - 18:07

      Really? A lot of tyre rubber? You're likely to kill at least 2 tyres at a time when under inflated, and $260 is close to what one tyre costs for many vehicles.

      Having said that, I agree that these are still very expensive for what they are :(

      • Peck on 08/02/2017 - 18:09

        I only use the servo and my tyres ALWAYS last well.

    • Maverick-au on 08/02/2017 - 20:15
      -3

      For the possible little extra wear and tear caused by using the servo only, you could buy a lot of tyre rubber for $261 saved.

      Can you check the tyre pressures and temperatures every few seconds? Direct TPMS systems like this save over 800 lives each year in the USA and is one of the reasons they are mandated there. Are you able to determine that you have overheating brake(s) at the earliest point before they fail? What about a slow reduction in pressure whist driving on a highway and before it becomes dangerous?

      Only someone who knows nothing about the importance of tyres and tyre pressures would make such an absurd claim. You may use $50 Chinese tyres on your car but the life of the tyre is only part of the reason for using a direct TPMS system.

      • edwardsajl on 08/02/2017 - 22:19
        +1

        false

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 00:11

          false

          Whats false?

          That 800 lives in the USA along are saved because of direct TPMS?
          That keeping tyres inflated correctly is one of the most important maintenance tasks?
          That people that use Chinese made tyres should have their license revoked?

      • Peck on 08/02/2017 - 22:58

        'Maverick-au'. We are a bit 'precious' aren't we!!

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 00:10

          'Maverick-au'. We are a bit 'precious' aren't we!!

          Nope but I resent having people on the road with me that have no idea how their car works, with the cheapest tyres and who can't see the value in maintaining their tyres.

          For those that appreciate the importance of their tyres for around $150 this is a fantastic buy - ORANGE TPMS

        • The Hobo on 09/02/2017 - 02:17

          @Maverick-au:

          What do these cost to get installed?

          I'm with you though - the crap cheap tyres should be banned.

          But then again, I see enough cars out there with bald tyres or tyres in very bad condition, which is just as bad.

          And yes, under inflated tyres are also bad. I think linking TPMS to 800 lives might be a stretch, as there is no way they can say how many lives TPMS saved - but I have no doubt it would have reduced crashes etc.

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 03:22
          -1

          @deeps:

          What do these cost to get installed?

          Depends if the tyre needs to be removed or not but$10-$40 or free if you do it when you install new tyres.

          And yes, under inflated tyres are also bad. I think linking TPMS to 800 lives might be a stretch, as there is no way they can say how many lives TPMS saved - but I have no doubt it would have reduced crashes etc.

          NHTSA has done extensive research on every crash in the USA and TPMS was introduced around 15 years ago (generally indirect TPMS used). 2003 data had 414 fatalities as the result of flat tyres or a blowout (generally caused by under-inflated tyres). The number of lives saved may be lower as I can't find the later report but it was a substantial number still.

          One report from data collected in 2011 says

          "This report is an analysis of the data collected through the Tire Pressure Monitoring System‐Special Study
          as it pertains to the effectiveness of TPMS in promoting proper tire inflation.  The study was conducted in
          2011, using a nationally representative sampling structure, based on the primary sampling units (PSUs) of
          the National Automotive Sampling System.  NASS personnel collected 6,103 complete vehicle observations
          including tire pressure of all four tires.  This survey found that 23.1 percent of the MY 2004‐2007 vehicles
          without TPMS had at least one severely underinflated tire as defined by FMVSS No. 138 (25% or more
          below the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire pressure), but only 11.8 percent of the MY 2004‐
          2007 vehicles equipped with TPMS had a severely underinflated tire.  Based on these results, the presence
          of TPMS on a vehicle of model years 2004 to 2007 is estimated to result in a 55.6‐percent reduction in the
          likelihood that the vehicle will have one or more severely underinflated tires as defined by FMVSS No. 138.  
          It is also estimated to result in a 30.7‐percent reduction in the likelihood that the vehicle will have one or
          more tires that are overinflated by 25 percent or more above the manufacturer’s recommended cold tire
          pressure.  During the first eight years of operation TPMS is estimated to save a typical passenger car 9.32
          gallons of fuel and a typical LTV 27.89 gallons of fuel.  During 2011 TPMS is estimated to have saved $511
          million across the vehicle fleet through reduced fuel consumption.  NHTSA plans to conduct further
          research to determine the effect of TPMS on the incidence of tire‐related crashes and injuries."

          https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/…

          "There was no information on the number of tire-related accidents for TPMS and non-TPMS in this particular report. However, for a government agency looking to justify Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, this improvement in tire pressure maintenance was an obvious benefit that must be recognized. After all, under-inflated tires have always posed a significant risk to motorists as evidenced by the 2003 NHTSA report that estimated 414 fatalities, 10,275 non-fatal injuries, and 78,392 crashes occurred annually as the result of flat tires or blowouts. Therefore, any system that can potentially reduce the number of vehicles with overloaded tires would be a positive step in the right direction for motorist safety, so FMVSS No. 138 is working."

          "Now that 50-, 45- and 40-series performance tires are common at the original equipment level, it will become even more unlikely that motorists will find a low tire just by looking at the sidewall.

          Lazy consumers who spend hours looking for the remote control rather than get up to change the channel are not going to put a gauge to every tire until it’s too late. TPMS gives them the warning they need that prompts them to pay attention to their tires before the pressure gets to the point where a tire failure is imminent. The safety benefits of TPMS are immeasurable when lives hang in the balance, so that’s the message a motorist needs to hear."

          http://www.moderntiredealer.com/article/312219/the-real-bene…

        • Peck on 09/02/2017 - 09:00
          +1

          @Maverick-au: 'Cheapeast Tyres' FYI I am on the original tyres (Car 'Made in Japan') and I always replace my tyres with the car's originals. Why use bullshit that you know nothing about to support your 'feeble' argument and unjust personal attacks? Maybe you should learn to express your opinion without personal attacks.

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 09:43
          -1

          @Peck:

          'Cheapeast Tyres' FYI I am on the original tyres (Car 'Made in Japan') and I always replace my tyres with the car's originals. Why use bullshit that you know nothing about to support your 'feeble' argument and unjust personal attacks? Maybe you should learn to express your opinion without personal attacks

          That says it all, why not consider better performing tyres instead of the budget OEM tyres? You just confirmed what I had assumed, someone who knows nothing about cars, tyres or safety. Nothing to be ashamed about as most drivers in Australia are the same.

        • OzBragain on 09/02/2017 - 10:40

          @Maverick-au:

          From what I can see, Orange TPMS can only monitor 4 wheels. Any way to include the spare?

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 11:08
          -1

          @OzBragain:

          From what I can see, Orange TPMS can only monitor 4 wheels. Any way to include the spare?

          Not that I'm aware, I carry a small compressor in the car to adjust pressure and can use that to top up the spare of required. My spare is a space saver and barely loses anything between six monthly checks.

          Orange TPMS has been great, first sensors lasted over five years on my car and are still going on my wife's but I'll replace them at the next tyre change as they will be due. Life is 5-7 years.

          At $3-500 a tyre they have saved me their purchase and fitting price over their life and picked up slow leaks from screws before they cause any further damage.

        • OzBragain on 09/02/2017 - 12:18
          +1

          @Maverick-au:

          Ahhh well, no good for me. I've got a proper spare that goes on when the wheels are rotated. Better off spending a bit more on a 5 sensor system than moving a sensor every time.

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 12:35

          @OzBragain:

          Ahhh well, no good for me. I've got a proper spare that goes on when the wheels are rotated. Better off spending a bit more on a 5 sensor system than moving a sensor every time.

          In your case either keep it as a spare and swap front to back or as you said buy a five sensor system. The market for five sensor systems is more limited but there is still some choice.

        • Peck on 09/02/2017 - 18:06
          +1

          @Maverick-au: Said by someone who relies a dangerous space saver spare!!

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 19:36
          -3

          @Peck:

          Said by someone who relies a dangerous space saver spare!!

          How is a space saver spare dangerous when used correctly as intended? Oh I see you're one of the dinasours that believes using sub standard poorly maintained tyres is better then a vehicle that has high performance German made tyres that are checked every few seconds for pressure and temperature.

          I suppose you think most euro cars are dangerous with space savers or inflation kits or runflats?

        • Peck on 09/02/2017 - 20:09

          @Maverick-au: YES !

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 21:29

          @Peck:

          YES!

          Yet those same Euro cars travel at speeds of 130-300kph on the Autobahns with fewer crashes then your Japanese cars in Australia traveling at 90-110kph! Another logic fail from Peck, there is no safety issue with Euro cars but there is with substandard tyres and no monitoring.

        • OzBragain on 09/02/2017 - 21:29
          +1

          @Maverick-au:

          In your case either keep it as a spare and swap front to back…

          I'm glad you've found a product that suits your needs buddy but as I said, a 4 sensor system is no use to me. Trying to change my needs to suit the product that works for you would be somewhat akin to p!ssing into the wind.

          I carry a small compressor in the car to adjust pressure and can use that to top up the spare of required

          That's nice but I'm not sure what it has to do with the usefulness of a TPMS. I regularly drop my pressures from 40+ down to ~23psi and have a compressor installed in the engine bay to get them back up to road pressures when I'm in the middle of nowhere. Running pressures that low it would be helpful to know if the temps are getting up as that's more likely to do long term damage.

        • OzBragain on 09/02/2017 - 21:35
          +2

          @Maverick-au:

          Yet those same Euro cars travel at speeds of 130-300kph on the Autobahns with fewer crashes then your Japanese cars in Australia traveling at 90-110kph!

          Calm down champ, you're just getting silly now. The speeds you're quoting are have much more to do with the quality of the roads that vehicle. Try putting the same Porsche that did 300kph on an autobahn on to one of the goat tracks our government call highways and see how long it can stay in one piece at 300kph.

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 23:11

          @OzBragain:

          The speeds you're quoting are have much more to do with the quality of the roads that vehicle.

          There are plenty of Authbahns that are no better surface wise then some of our highways here and the point is that Euro cars with space saver spares, tyre inflation kits or run flat tyres are apparently deemed very dangerous despite a much lower road toll and higher speeds. You have four small contact patches and that is all that keeps your car on the road so why skimp on tyres or monitoring.

        • OzBragain on 09/02/2017 - 23:25
          +2

          @Maverick-au:

          Quality, maintained tyres are important but you're drawing a very long bow with your analogy.

          Move all the Euro cars that you're raving about over here to Aus, put local drivers in them and let them drive 300kph on our highways. Even with no other cars on the road it would be absolute carnage and no tyre or TPMS will change the fact that our roads are not engineered for those speeds.

        • Maverick-au on 10/02/2017 - 04:20
          -1

          @OzBragain:

          Quality, maintained tyres are important but you're drawing a very long bow with your analogy.

          There is no analogy. @Peck claims that Euro cars are unsafe because they have unsafe space savers, tyre inflation kits or run flats ignoring that these same cars have higher rated better quality higher performing tyres with TPMS to monitor them.

          Apparently mediocre Japanese tyres on a poor handling vehicle with a full sized spare are safer somehow.

          and no tyre or TPMS will change the fact that our roads are not engineered for those speeds.

          I never said it was. Go back and read the rubbish from @Peck about cars with full sized spares being safer somehow.

        • OzBragain on 10/02/2017 - 09:16
          +2

          @Maverick-au:

          There is no analogy

          Either you're arguing for the sake of arguing or it's time to go educate yourself

          analogy
          noun

          1. comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

          You have tried using the analogy between cars driven on German autobahns and Australian highways in your argument and all I'm saying is there many other factors you're not taking into consideration which makes your analogy a poor one.

          @Peck claims that Euro cars are unsafe because they have unsafe space savers…

          Life is full of compromises and space saver tyres are one of them. Denying this only proves that you're unable to look beyond your own situation. My wife's car has a space saver (or bike tyre as we like to call it) but as she rarely takes her car out of the suburbs it suits her purpose well.

          To bring the conversation back on topic. It's worth noting that in 5 years, even without a TPMS, she's never needed to use the bike tyre as regular visual inspections have picked up a number of slow leaks before doing any damage.

          Where I believe space saver tyres are dangerous are once you get out on to our highways. I don't know much time you spend out on highways/freeways in Australia but the idiocy of some drivers is unbelievable. It's even worse on the weekends when drivers who catch public transport all week and haven't driven over 80km/h for months think they're Fangio.

          The risk of changing a tyre on the side of a highway is there regardless of the type of spare. The danger as I see it would be if you're say an hour from the nearest tyre repair and stuck doing 80km/h on a 110km/h road with all the numpties, boy racers and the odd wired truckie. Now imagine the same situation with a family in the car on a rainy Friday night. Not a situation I'm comfortable putting my family in.

          I never said it was. Go back and read the rubbish from @Peck about cars with full sized spares being safer somehow.

          You did in implying that it was tyres and TPMS that make autobahns safer than Aussie highways rather than the roads and driver training/experience over there. As above, space savers are a compromise and not as safe in all situations.

        • Maverick-au on 10/02/2017 - 11:24
          -2

          @OzBragain:

          You have tried using the analogy between cars driven on German autobahns and Australian highways in your argument and all I'm saying is there many other factors you're not taking into consideration which makes your analogy a poor one.

          I'm not comparing Australian and German roads but talking about cars with decent tyres vs those with barely adequate tyres.

          Life is full of compromises and space saver tyres are one of them. Denying this only proves that you're unable to look beyond your own situation.

          I can look past it, if you don't like a space save put a full sized spare in. Simple solution but not for some.

          Where I believe space saver tyres are dangerous are once you get out on to our highways. I don't know much time you spend out on highways/freeways in Australia but the idiocy of some drivers is unbelievable.

          Having drive hundreds of thousands of kilometres on Australian Highways and tens of thousands on the German Authobahns and many thousands more in other countries in Europe I have never had a flat tyre.

          The only place I get punctures is around the cities in Australia thanks to idiot tradespeople who drop screws on the roads and carparks. With TPMS I get alerted to this pretty much as soon as it happens so I can repair it. Without TPMS it could take weeks to be picked up or longer if it's a slower leak.

          The risk of changing a tyre on the side of a highway is there regardless of the type of spare.

          And this is another reason for direct TPMS as you can identify the tyre with the flat and make a decision to pull off the highway before it gets too low.

          The danger as I see it would be if you're say an hour from the nearest tyre repair and stuck doing 80km/h on a 110km/h road with all the numpties, boy racers and the odd wired truckie. Now imagine the same situation with a family in the car on a rainy Friday night. Not a situation I'm comfortable putting my family in.

          What a load of hyperbole, it's just dinosaur talk for not being to adapt to new ways of doing things and sticking your head in the sand whilst coming up with ridiculous arguments. If you don't like space savers for whatever reason or you keep getting flat tyres you could replace it with a full sized spare or two or three.

          space savers are a compromise and not as safe in all situations.

          And how many kilometres do you do on a spare tyre? Most cars have never even used their spare. More hyperbole.

        • OzBragain on 10/02/2017 - 13:04
          +1

          @Maverick-au:

          I'm not comparing Australian and German roads but talking about cars with decent tyres vs those with barely adequate tyres.

          Well I'm glad that you can at least see the very point that you refuse to accept. Your analogy won't work unless you take all the variables into account. Comparing good tyres to bad tyres with German drivers on autobahns works. Comparing good tyres to bad tyres with Aussie drivers on Aussie roads works. Comparing good tyres with German drivers on autobahns to bad tyres with Aussie drivers on Aussie roads is a worthless analogy and you're just digging a deeper hole trying to push it.

          I can look past it, if you don't like a space save put a full sized spare in. Simple solution but not for some.

          I have no idea what this means in regards to the discussion.

          Having drive hundreds of thousands of kilometres on Australian Highways and tens of thousands on the German Authobahns and many thousands more in other countries in Europe I have never had a flat tyre.

          …and yet even with all this experience you persist in comparing apples to oranges.

          And this is another reason for direct TPMS as you can identify the tyre with the flat and make a decision to pull off the highway before it gets too low.

          Yep but TPMS won't stop you from ever having a flat.

          What a load of hyperbole, it's just dinosaur talk for not being to adapt to new ways of doing things and sticking your head in the sand whilst coming up with ridiculous arguments. If you don't like space savers for whatever reason or you keep getting flat tyres you could replace it with a full sized spare or two or three.

          Unfortunately in Australia we have dinosaur roads, dinosaur cars and way too many idiot drivers. Keep your head buried deep in the sand if that's where you're comfortable but as I said, I would not feel comfortable driving my family for an hour at 80km/h on an Aussie highway with others at 100-130km/h. So much so that I would look at other options if it were dark and raining. If you think this would be a safe situation then I hope I don't hear of your misfortune in the news.

          And how many kilometres do you do on a spare tyre? Most cars have never even used their spare. More hyperbole.

          At least try and take the time understand what has been said. I won't work out the exact ratio and it would depend on how long my rubber lasts but as my spare is rotated every 10K the spare would probably see 80% of the km I do on the road.

          I believe a TPMS is useful but not necessary for everyone.

          I believe bike tyre spares have their place around town but wouldn't take one on a long trip.

          Unfortunately you appear unwilling to accept any point of view but your own and as I would have a similar result discussing the subject with a 5 year old, I'll leave it here and go have a chat to my kids.

  • llama on 08/02/2017 - 22:52

    1. Sensors are "locked" onto the tyres so they cannot be stolen. Hence, virtually impossible to remove he sensor cap to reinflate the tyre.

    2. This price is not cheap for what it is.

    • LoungeLizard on 09/02/2017 - 11:09

      The ones I've seen has a simple lock nut - you just need the supplied tool to remove it. Similar to anti-theft wheel nuts.

      I'm more worried about how they affect wheel balance. I suppose you'll have to re-balance the tires after fitting them, so add another ~$40

      • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 12:39

        I'm more worried about how they affect wheel balance. I suppose you'll have to re-balance the tires after fitting them, so add another ~$40

        The balancing is correct with these as they throw the balance off but it's not the only problem and the reason I won't use them is if you knock the top of the sensor off (kerb etc) you can have a fairly quick loss of pressure as they have to keep the valve open so the sensor can measure the pressure. They also can't read the temperature reliably.

        • Peck on 09/02/2017 - 20:17
          +1

          I have no problem with people relying on space saver spares but Maverick-au, You are such a hypocrite. You comment with such unwarranted abuse on me for the safety of my 'Toyota Supplied' tyres. And yet you use a 'space saver spare'! Your credibility is ZERO.

        • Maverick-au on 09/02/2017 - 21:24
          -1

          @Peck:

          I have no problem with people relying on space saver spares but Maverick-au, You are such a hypocrite. You comment with such unwarranted abuse on me for the safety of my 'Toyota Supplied' tyres. And yet you use a 'space saver spare'! Your credibility is ZERO.

          So you can't see the difference between a temporary emergency use tyre compared to using poor performing tyres all year round. I have used my space saver once for 30km in a built up area in 100,000 km, thanks to TPMS I was able to identify a screw in the tyre almost immediately.

          Yep that's the logic of someone who uses budget poor performing tyres and who can't understand the importance of tyres.

        • Peck on 09/02/2017 - 22:03
          +1

          @Maverick-au: Talk to The Hand!

      • llama on 09/02/2017 - 19:32
        +1

        The ones I've seen has a simple lock nut - you just need the supplied tool to remove it. Similar to anti-theft wheel nuts.

        Yeah, I'm sure that's totally Wife Friendly (not).

        "Honey, that tyre pressure warning doohickie you bought off Ozbargain works great. It started beeping like hell, telling me about a slow leak. I went to the servo to top up the tyre, but no way I could remove the valve cap.

        "In the end I had to switch off the warning thingo, to stop it annoying me the whole 4 hours it took me to get here. There were really funny noises coming from the back of the car for the last 1/2 hour, but luckily I made it home."

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