Wheels/Tyres: - Tyre pressure monitoring

ceslloyd · Mar 2nd, 2013, 20:30

Has anybody tried either TyrePal or Steelmate after market systems. Are they reliable, do they actually work and do the tyres need rebalancing?

Daim · Mar 2nd, 2013, 20:32

The tyres will need a rebalancing as you add more weight to each wheel. Some even need the tyre removed to strap it around the rim... So yes, a rebalancing will be required.

warninglight · Mar 2nd, 2013, 22:21

Schrader do a kit called EZ-Sensor which just replaces the valve stem on the car, and you have a little indicator to stick to the dash somewhere.

Does your car already have a broken system fitted, or is it an upgrade?

Bhowani 2 · Mar 3rd, 2013, 13:24

I gave myself the steelmate system for Christmas 2012!

Excellent with the only snags being having to take all of them off to do the monthly top up of pressures. (and wheel cleaning!) Indicator sits VERY neatly and unobtrusively in horizontal 12v socket by gear lever.

Snags: well I hear the point about balancing, but as I now only do circa 350 a month (non Mway) I haven't done this.

Plus: I can "take it with me" when the next Volvo arrives at Bhowani Towers.

Bhowani 2008 V50 2.4 auto (one of the last)
LPG conversion by Autogas 2000, Thirsk

ceslloyd · Mar 3rd, 2013, 17:14

This will be an upgrade

Quote:

Originally Posted by warninglight

Schrader do a kit called EZ-Sensor which just replaces the valve stem on the car, and you have a little indicator to stick to the dash somewhere.

Does your car already have a broken system fitted, or is it an upgrade?

Mar 2nd, 2013, 20:30	#1
ceslloyd New Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2022 17:12 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LANCASTER	Tyre pressure monitoring Has anybody tried either TyrePal or Steelmate after market systems. Are they reliable, do they actually work and do the tyres need rebalancing?

Mar 2nd, 2013, 20:32	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 18:17 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	The tyres will need a rebalancing as you add more weight to each wheel. Some even need the tyre removed to strap it around the rim... So yes, a rebalancing will be required. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Mar 2nd, 2013, 22:21	#3
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	Schrader do a kit called EZ-Sensor which just replaces the valve stem on the car, and you have a little indicator to stick to the dash somewhere. Does your car already have a broken system fitted, or is it an upgrade? __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Mar 3rd, 2013, 13:24	#4
Bhowani 2 Bhowani Last Online: Yesterday 09:47 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ilkley Moor Edge!	Steelmate I gave myself the steelmate system for Christmas 2012! Excellent with the only snags being having to take all of them off to do the monthly top up of pressures. (and wheel cleaning!) Indicator sits VERY neatly and unobtrusively in horizontal 12v socket by gear lever. Snags: well I hear the point about balancing, but as I now only do circa 350 a month (non Mway) I haven't done this. Plus: I can "take it with me" when the next Volvo arrives at Bhowani Towers. Bhowani 2008 V50 2.4 auto (one of the last) LPG conversion by Autogas 2000, Thirsk

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