10 QUESTIONS you should ask about your next TPMS (tyre pressure measure system)
So you consider installing a TPMS on your vehicle. Here are 10 questions you should ask before making the final decision: 1. IS IT EASY TO INSTALL? •
Internal sensors vs external sensors.
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Internal sensors are installed inside the tyre, which means they are protected from theft. But at the same time, when you install the system you need the help of a tyre repair shop. Each tyre has to be dismantled for the sensor to be installed inside the tyre. The same has to be repeated at some time in the future, the sensor battery or the sensor (if the battery is not replaceable) needs changing. •
External sensors are installed on the valve instead of the valve cap. This is typically a five minute DIY installation. You also have the option to install an anti-theft device that will protect the sensor from vandalism.
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A TPMS has the purpose to increase driving safety and the reliability of your vehicle, as not to get stranded on the roadside. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to install it correctly. A manufacturer who takes this seriously will provide several ways of installation support:
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Videos: Explainer videos that will show installation and setup step by step can solve problems and answer questions that might arise during installation.
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User Manual: A user manual will explain in detail and in your own language all the details of the system down to the package contents and conditions of warranty.
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Technical hotline: Ideally there is also a phone number available if you have any questions or doubts.
2. IS IT EASY TO USE? A TPMS is a technical system that can also be used by laymen. What you want is information about the current status (pressure, temperature) of your tyres plus a warning (audible, visible) in case something is happening that might lead to a problem. You should not be expected to have a PhD in order to understand the complexity of settings or system functions.
