Best tire pressure monitoring system tools according to redditors
We found 36 Reddit comments discussing the best tire pressure monitoring system tools. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Amazon $19.95 prime shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Accu-Gage-H100X-Professional-Pressure-Protective/dp/B00HESFIJ4
For in the car I like the form factor of this one better
http://www.amazon.com/Accu-Gage-RS60XA-Professional-Pressure-Protective/dp/B00VS0T7IC
and down below you can get the rubber guard for it for $5 so $15 total and much more compact and handy for in car usage although only goes to 60psi.
you can get the ribbed sheath for $7.49 and its also prime shipped. (the regular rubber sheath is not prime found it also for $5.07 prime shipped just search accu-gage and you will find it (second page)
and I will be buying a couple of these shortly. did not even know this existed.
http://www.amazon.com/Accu-gage-Chek-Spare-Valve-Extender/dp/B0006O2S8M
you screw onto your spare and then run the other end somewhere convenient so you can both check and fill as needed your spare without digging it out!
I think my favorite is this one
http://www.amazon.com/G-H-Meiser-EZ02-EZ-Gauge/dp/B001CJHU9W
clamps onto your tire chuck AND has a pass through for the compressor. so you can fill at a gas station for example but also use your gauge to know when to stop since many do not have a gauge or its hard to read or inaccurate/broken.
$17
Awesome idea! If you love that person that much more, just had to share a step up from this product without having to know tire pressure: http://www.amazon.com/FOBO-Bluetooth-Compatible-Monitoring-Motorcycles/dp/B00WBD00FO
Added this to my wheels and having pressure and a quick temperature readout in the morning before leaving my kitchen is pretty insanely nifty.
Other ideas for OP:
Freezeout Balaclava: http://www.amazon.com/FREEZE-OUT-Balaclava-Black/dp/B0096R08W8/
Microfiber Cloths (great for visor wipes, general cleaning, and wiping condensation off the bike in the morning): http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microfiber-Cleaning-36-Pack-Assorted/dp/B000XECJES
Cat Crap (visor antifogger): http://www.amazon.com/EK-Ekcessories-10003P-AM-Anti-Fog-Cleaner/dp/B002BHWZFI/
Lock Laces: http://www.amazon.com/LOCK-LACES-Elastic-Tie-Shoelaces/dp/B00975EAJ6
Motorcycle Tire Inflator (fits under my seat easily): http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Motorcycle-Tire-Inflator/dp/B000ET9SB4/
Can you link to this tool please? I am interested in getting it too!
Edit: will this one work? https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
It can read the sensor IDs from the summer set, then input the IDs from the winter set (assuming you know them). I got my IDs from tire rack when I got a new set. There is also a tool available on amazon that can read TPMS IDs, more expensive.
It plugs into the car's OBD port to get the info and reset the IDs, and you need a windows PC/laptop to run the software. It was a little bit of a pain to get right the first time but I have it figured out now. Also, a laptop is nice so I don't have to run back and forth to the PC while trying to get these things working.
My local garage quoted me $100 to swap winter/summer and reset TPMS for one car. We have two cars, so that would be $400/year. My floor jack and TPMS sensor paid for themselves in one year.
ATEQ reset tool: https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
If you don't know your sensor IDs you can use this to read them, but it's another expense. You could also go to a tire place.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AERMVYC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems excess to have to mount the monitoring device
This just connects directly to your phone
>Has anybody gotten the tirerack winter deal with the steelies + tires + TPMS? Are these programmable or do they need to be updated at a shop every time the wheels are swapped?
I bought my winter setup from TireRack with the sensors installed. When I realized that I would need to get them reprogrammed each swap, I learned that the light on the dash isn't as annoying as I thought it would be ;)
THIS has been on my Amazon wishlist for a few years now, but I don't dislike the TPMS light enough to shell out $150 plus the one time dealer reprogramming fee.
My recommendation? Skip the sensors, and just check your tire pressure regularly, like we did before TPMS was invented. That's what I do.
Most Subarus so not auto learn, my '11 STi does not. I'm actually ok with that, as some of the examples of taking control of ECUs have been done through auto learning TPMS since it's basically Bluetooth... Call me paranoid, haha. You can get a summer/winter tool that you just program the code for each set into via a PC and USB cable, plug into the OBDII port and press the season button to push the sensor codes. Tire places can give you the codes on the first read; they may be required to if you ask, I can't remember for sure.
Tool Here
Rotating tires in and out pretty much demands having a reset tool. I haven't looked too much into it since I only swap summer/winter sets, but this tool looks like it will work:
https://www.amazon.com/Autel-TS401-Program-Function-Relearn/dp/B00SUYEPY0/
yeah, that looks like a huge pain and really disappointing
tempted to buy the tool necessary to clone/program them myself and then sell it used
I'm assuming I would just need one of these? https://www.amazon.ca/ATEQ-ATEQ_Quickset-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset/dp/B008SCWXN4
Reviews online about it.
http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4?ie=UTF8&keywords=ateq%20quickset%20tpms%20reset%20tool&qid=1458657843&ref_=sr_1_1&s=automotive&sr=1-1
Good move. You can get a TPMS only unit, similar to this Autel TS408 you can review their models, they all have different features.
I do work on a lot of cars so I have a full tablet MP808K but it uses the same TPMS software. Autel MP808K
You can find them much cheaper FYI, just using Amazon for ease on mobile. I’m mixed about all the special features Autel has but the TPMS works fine.
yeah, i would have them go around to every sensor and make sure they are not only responding using a TPMS activation tool but to make sure they arent cracked or damaged in any way.
Personally I picked up one of these. A bit on the heavy side, but I mean it immediately pays off. Literally plug it in, hit summer/winter button, and you're done.
This is what I use: Accu-Gage
My friend has had his XR for about a year, strictly street rider, ~190 lbs, don't know how many miles, low I bet, and never put air in it. It was at 10 psi when I checked it a couple days ago. Wasn't even concerned. Me I need to know.
Well it's not that bad. If you GM is the kind that requires the 'activation tool' this is the tool that will activate the sensors once you have the vehicle in 'learn mode' (see your owners manual, you might be able to get to this mode yourself)
https://www.amazon.com/VXDAS-EL-50448-Pressure-Monitor-Activation/dp/B072BK693N/
and if you get into it hardcore, one of these will do most of what any tire shop needs to do:
https://www.amazon.com/Autel-TS501-Activation-Diagnostic-Professional/dp/B01LRJ7UD2/
this one. Hopefully the link works.
Well, in case any other poor schmuck runs into this, I think what I need to do is buy a tool to scan the sensors wirelessly so that I can identify the actual TPMS sensor IDs. I've bought this tool from Amazon. I'm planning on using that to ID the sensors that I jacked up on my car's computer, and then re-program them to the actual sensor ID, which I think should do the trick. I'll post an update if this is successful. I'm then going to return that tool and I think this will save me from having to pay some outlandish sum at the dealership or tire shop.
There are some that are just valve caps but they don't clear so he replaced the stem with a 90degree stem and used these I think...
https://www.amazon.com/Beipuit-Wireless-Pressure-Monitoring-Cigarette/dp/B07MTZRQ2P/ref=asc_df_B07MTZRQ2P/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241866938823&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2134221859852541329&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9034058&hvtargid=pla-629093063254&psc=1
I have a easy 4 step solution to problems like these that doesn't damage his/her car
I looked at that combo, but decided on buying an Autel TS501 which does both, plus more. It cost a little more, but the software is much better, IMHO.
https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiTPMS-TS501-Connected-Diagnostics/dp/B00BHCFNTS
You will need factory tire sensors and this tool to recalibrate them. You might be able to take it to a dealer, but they might try charging you.
Did you get the ID numbers for the TPMS sensors? I bought a scanner for reading the numbers (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AERMVYC/), as well as the tool for uploading the numbers into the Subaru (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008SCWXN4/), but I've not been able to read the sensor ID numbers from the new sensors. The upshot is my TPMS monitoring light is on all Winter. The sensors TireRack gave me are just listed as "433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR" and they weren't able to give me the ID numbers...
I use an ATEQ Quickset http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368901358&sr=8-1&keywords=ateq+quickset which stores both my summer and winter TPMS sensor ID's. It plugs into the OBD2 port and you can toggle between the two sets at will.
You can do the swap without touching the TPMS but then you have to deal with the TPMS warning light (and the system not working).
I no longer have my 2016 WRX but IMO spending a few hundred to get rid of the warning light and have a functional TPMS system during the colder months was well worth it.
Here was my setup:
Stock tires with stock TPMS
New winter wheels with new set of TPMS
Tool to program the ECU with the winter/summer TPMS codes: https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
Tool to "wakeup" the sensors (they go to sleep after sometime being inactive): https://www.tirerack.com/tpms/detail.jsp?ID=169&cat=TPMS+Tool
TPMS sensors: Winter tire setup and TPMS bought form Tire Rack.
Steps:
1.) Use the first tool and its software to upload the winter TPMS codes (they were provided to me by tire rack at my request) and assign them to the winter button. Don't forget to "read" and store your summer sensors to the tool/software and summer button. If my memory serves me correctly, the tool pulls the TPMS codes currently in your car if you need to.
2.) Change your tires, plug in the tool to your obd-ii port and press the winter button
3) Use the trigger tool to wake up your winter tire sensors.
The process is just as easy for the winter to summer wheel changeout. Once the codes are in the tool it's just a matter of changing your tires and reprogramming the ECU.
I hope this helps!
I priced out a new set on TireRack with TPMS and it was about a grand. But then I have to deal with either purchasing a reset tool like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
Or have the dealership do a TPMS reset. Pretty much a PITA for something as simple as swapping wheels. I probably would have pulled the trigger already if it wasn't for the TPMS hurdles.
Subaru wanted to charge me about $65, so I said I would rather just deal with the light, because $65 now and $65 when I swap back to summer tires means $130 a year.
The manufacturers tool cost like $3000 or something ridiculous to do the TPMS reset. This $150 tool claims to work on Subaru models, and comments seem to confirm that. No personal experience with it though, but it looks good.
http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4/
I just did a bit of research on this yesterday, since I plan on getting new wheels/tires with a full-sized spare to rotate in. It seems you'll have to go to a tire installer to have the new set programmed in every season, or use a TPMS tool to do it yourself.
There are plenty of threads on the Forester forum, here's a helpful one:
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/2014-2-sets-tpms-possible-709114/
The ATEQ Quickset TPMS Reset Tool:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008SCWXN4/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhW1GXjPEBI
There are people saying they can use this to reprogram the tpms on the WRX.
https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
As for tires. It kind of depends on what you want. I have read reviews where people felt dedicated winters like Blizzak provided too much grip. That they wanted to be able to slide the car a bit more. Well that is personal preference. I know in my A4 many years ago I really liked my Pilot Sport A/S. I think that was the tire. They did really well year round so I would run them. I went from that to a Jetta TDI and with fwd I used a set of Michelin X Ice and they were pretty good. Night and day different than any all season I had on the car. I am also debating on what to do with my WRX this winter.
Edit: some more info on the Area
http://www.ateqtpm.com/quickset/
Take a look at this TPMS reset tool.
https://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-QuickSet-TPMS-Reset-Tool/dp/B008SCWXN4
Some people just forgo TPMS sensors and put a piece of black electrical tape to cover up the dash light.