Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

Buck62 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 02:07 AM

Sorry for all the questions lately, I'm a "newb" when it comes to towing.

All the talk about blowouts and proper tire inflation on boat and travel trailers here has got me interested in these wireless TMPS systems. I plan on towing my brand spankin' new 27ft bunkhouse travel trailer on a 5,000 mile trip in July, and keeping a watchful eye on the tire pressure of my trailer just plain makes sense on such a long trip.

A quick search here shows that tomhole mentioned he has the PressurePro system. PressurePro seems to be the best system, but it's kind of costly at around 400 bucks. I see that there are other 'lesser known' brands of wireless TMPS systems, including the following...

Wagan Tech 2459 Wireless Tire Pressure Monitor System ($129)

Hopkins 30100VA nVision Tire Pressure Monitoring System ($269)

NIKO Tire Pressure Wireless Monitoring System ($179)

and of course, the afformentioned...

PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring System ($400)

Questions:

Will any of these systems adversely affect my Tundra's own internal TPMS system?

Does anyone have any experience with any of these systems?

Comments and advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

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tomhole · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 05:51 AM

None of them should affect your Toyota TPMS. Can't speak to the other brands. I was tickled pink with having one on my last trip as it alerted me to a low pressure tire on the trailer and I was able to correct the issue prior to it causing problems.

Tom

Herbicidal · #3 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 02:06 PM

I have an earlier model of the Pressure Pro TPMS. Works great! I was camping last October up around 5,500 feet and the nighttime temps dipped into low 30's on the morning we were leaving the campground. I hooked everything up and I was alerted to low tire pressure on the trailer. The combination of elevation and temperature dropped the air pressure low enough to trigger an alert. After confirming that's all it was, I drove off and within about 15 minutes I had dropped enough in elevation and warmed up the tires enough to bring the air pressure back up to the correct level.

I also love the ability to check the pressure of any of the 4 trailer tires while on the move. I have now towed over 4,000 miles with this system and it has operated perfectly! You really can't put a price on the safety of your family and those on the round around you, and I believe $400 is money well spent. Pressure Pro gets my vote.

Another TS member (Mustang67408) bought a Pressure Pro after my recommendation and loves it too!

Here's my review post from October 2006: Doran tire pressure monitoring system.

Since you plan on towing a long distance, here's an experience I don't wish on anyone! In fact it led me to purchase the Doran Pressure Pro system. Read, learn and be safe! Pay attention to the torque on your lug nuts (long story)!

mustang67408 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2009, 04:36 PM

Yes, Herb is correct. Love them and they do work.

Buck62 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:01 PM

Thanx for the replies!

I think I'll invest in a TPMS for my trailer, it seems like a good investment.

Just one last thing...

When I bought my Tundra several months ago, the dealer replaced the OEM tires (Bridgestone Dueller H/T P265/65R17) with a brand new set of the same exact tires. As most of you know, these are 'passenger' rated tires, not true LT tires. They ride real nice and they're quiet, but they're kinda mushy in the turns and the tread is for street and highway use only. Now that I'm towing a 4,200 lb trailer and most certainly will be driving on dirt, mud, grass and gravel at the many campsites I plan to visit, I don't believe the P-metric tires are the best tire for my Tundra.
The trailer dealer where I bought my trailer said the WDH takes away a lot of the hitch weight and that my Dueller H/T's will be just fine for now. But I'd rather have a more durable LT or AT tire with a bit more of an aggressive tread than the Dueller's. I don't want to increase the tire size, I just want a tire that will give me more traction in the dirt/mud at the campsites and more stability when towing. When I search around on different tire manufacturers websites, they show mostly 'P' rated tires for the Tundra and very few LT or AT tires.

One of the tires I'm looking at is the Firestone Destination A/T...

Firestone Destination A/T

If you scroll down the link, these are rated "Superior" in almost every category.

I'm hoping you guys can offer some insight as to which tire might work the best for my set-up.

Thanx again!

mustang67408 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:08 PM

Firestone

<--- personall opinion. Never liked any Firestones-never will. Always had problems in the past along time ago and it's hard to teach and old dog new tricks. Lots of people like them and they may be a good tire, but.....

I really like my YOKOS and I know Heb LOVES his TOYOS which is probably what I will be getting next. They seem to have the best sidewalls.

Buck62 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang67408

Firestone

<--- personall opinion. Never liked any Firestones-never will. Always had problems in the past along time ago and it's hard to teach and old dog new tricks. Lots of people like them and they may be a good tire, but.....

I really like my YOKOS and I know Heb LOVES his TOYOS which is probably what I will be getting next. They seem to have the best sidewalls.

Are these the tires you're talking about??....

Yokohama Geolandar A/T

Toyo Open Country A/T

mustang67408 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:28 PM

YES, We have the M/T versions, but the A/T's are equally as good and better for most peoples all around needs.

Buck62 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang67408

YES, We have the M/T versions, but the A/T's are equally as good and better for most peoples all around needs.

Thanx, I'll take a look at the both of them.

In the meantime, have a green Chicklet on me.

Herbicidal · #10 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck62

Thanx, I'll take a look at the both of them.

In the meantime, have a green Chicklet on me.

He doesn't like the green ones, j/k!

By the way, I'm on my 2nd set of Toyo Open Country MUD TERRAINS and got 50,000 miles out of those sucka's! They have a load range 'E', and are just about the only M/T with an 'E' rating. I cannot feel any sidewall flex when towing out 26', 5,600 lb Outback TT. The M/T's may be overkill for you, but daaam, they sure look good.

Of course the key to long tire life is balance and rotate, balance and rotate, etc.

Buck62 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-06-2009, 03:29 AM

Well, here's a tire rack consumer survey that shows some of the A/T tires in my specific size...

Consumer Survey Results By Category

The Yokohama's are rated #7

The Firestone Destination's are rated #1

The Toyo's aren't sold by tire rack, so they're not listed. The Silent Armor's seem to be a pretty good tire, too. All in all, the point spread and percentage that shows one tire being better than another isn't very much. The top 10 are all pretty decent tires. It seems to be a matter of personal preference.

I certainly have a lot more research to do!

mustang67408 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-06-2009, 10:38 AM

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It seems to be a matter of personal preference.

Yes, I would tend to agree.
Happy Researching

tomhole · #13 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 07:27 AM

I had the Firestone Destination A/T's on my 2005 Tundra, load range C. Nice tires. Wet traction was poor in my experience, but contrary to most other's.

I am going with Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S, 275/65/18 in load range C. I want a load range C tire, not E. If I were going to LR E, I would also consider the Michelin LTX A/T 2.

Tom

Herbicidal · #14 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 03:18 PM

BFG All terrain T/A KO have a load range "D" for a 265/75/16. I ran this tire before lifting my truck and running the Toyo's. No problems with it while towing and it does have stiffer sidewalls than a "C" rated tire and they look pretty decent too. They are in the top 10 list for All Terrain tires on tire rack. My only complaint with them off-road is they tend to "pack up" with snow, mud or ice. You have to get some good wheel spin going to clear the tread.

Tire Specs for BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO

Buck62 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 04:21 PM

I went to NTB (National Tire & Battery) and Discount Tire today to check out new tires. I told the salesmen what I was looking for and about towing my 27 foot trailer and my safety concerns. Both salesmen at both places told me it would be a waste of money to get new tires and that my present tires (which have only 5,000 miles on them) would be just fine to tow with, because of my relatively light tongue weight and WDH set-up.

That struck me as being pretty odd. Two different salesmen at two different tire stores, both telling me not to spend the money on their tires.

Hmmm....

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