Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: Gauteng
Posts: 63
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Presently looking at installing a TPM system on my Dico3. The two systems I have come across is the one by Tyreco and the other by Bestech. Has anyone fitted either of these systems and if so are they worth it. Maybe you are using a different system. Comments please.
14th Mar 2010 10:48 am
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
Can't find the tyreco one, do you have web info?
The bestech one looks like it comes in a few different guises. Having given up on the tyredog, I am also looking for something better. My worry is the sensors - which is the part of the tyredog that let me down- unfortunately we will only know how robust the sensors are once they are fitted and still working after a few hundred km on corrugated roads.
Another question is fitment - some of these units need antennae fitted along the wheelarch.
Can you provide more info?
Do you want to consider fitting the D3 factory system? Will chat to TLO
15th Mar 2010 5:46 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
After also having given up on Tyredog , I am having a digityre 6 unit fitted today . Will let you know how it works out
15th Mar 2010 9:36 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
OK my findings so far
The Digityre display isn't as nice looking as the tyredog. They have basically taken the 4 unit display and added an additional screen to display the last 2 tyres . It isn't as configurable either , as you pump your tyres to desired cold pressure , and then push a calibrate button on the back of the display . This then uses the current pressure as a base for working out the alarm levels (not quite sure what these are yet) . Also it requires a tyre fitment dealer to install it because of the onboard valve sensor
OK having said all that , I had a 4 unit one in my defender for 4 years and it was bullet proof. Needed one battery replaced during that time . Unlike the tyredog which needs new batteries about every 6 months. Also I had 3 swopouts of the tyredog unit in just over a year , because if one of the senders goes they have to replace the whole system ( I beleive they have now brought out a "trainable" sender to fix this problem , but to date they haven't seemed to reach our shores) .
Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: Gauteng
Posts: 63
The website for Tyreco is "www.tyrecheckers.com". For the Tyreco system they are asking around R2000.00 and that does not include fittment which has to be done by an approved fittment centre. Baden, you are correct two antenna's need to be fitted on either side of the two front car pillars. I am a little nervous with the wiring required to the unit and antenna"s.
20th Mar 2010 8:09 am
Alfwarez
Member Since: 17 Jun 2006
Location: Gauteng
Posts: 63
Should of gone on to the website given by Heine before replying. Heine system is the same as advertised by Tyreco.
20th Mar 2010 8:12 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
Yup this is the one I have in 6 wheel form. Dead easy to install receiver, you just plug power into the cigarette lighter and run the antenna anywhere where they are out of sight
21st Mar 2010 8:37 am
disco3cb
Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Alberton
Posts: 75
Picked up a puncture this week-end in Lesotho, by the time I realized I had a flat, the tyre was already shredded.
Have bought a DigiTire 4x4 TPMS-201-S, online and will be fitting as soon as I get my D3 back from the dealers.
I have decided to go with the TPMS-201-S because it has the option of doing low pressure monitoring as well. The 4 wheel system also costs R2200 compared to the six at R4000.
So If I like the TPMS-201-S, I'll just get another for the trailer and spare's. ( basically the cost of a six wheel system, I will have all 8 tyres with monitors)
Will be fitting a full set of General Grabbers AT2's.
Any views/comments.
Thanks.Disco4 SDV6 HSE 2013, Faultmate MVS2.
23rd Mar 2010 1:15 pm
roamingman
Member Since: 25 Jun 2008
Location: aberdeenshire
Posts: 525
Just read in Spring issue of Landrover owner International, Land Rover is bringing out new system.
Trailair system, will do tow vehicle and also trailer. coming out in August 2010, cost about £650 plus fitting,convoy For Heroes record holder (348)
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23rd Mar 2010 1:40 pm
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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[quote="disco3cb"
I have decided to go with the TPMS-201-S because it has the option of doing low pressure monitoring as well. The 4 wheel system also costs R2200 compared to the six at R4000.
So If I like the TPMS-201-S, I'll just get another for the trailer and spare's. ( basically the cost of a six wheel system, I will have all 8 tyres with monitors)
Thanks.[/quote]
Dang should have thought of that
23rd Mar 2010 2:35 pm
disco3cb
Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Alberton
Posts: 75
Heine, Where did you mount your receiver ?
Any Ideas on a good AT tire for the SE 18" ?Disco4 SDV6 HSE 2013, Faultmate MVS2.
23rd Mar 2010 7:17 pm
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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I have BFG AT's on mine , but I want to get rid of them because I have managed to score another set of rims , so I am going back to Wranglers for dialy use and Copper STT's for offroad . They have done about 6 ooo km . Make me an offer I you like
23rd Mar 2010 10:06 pm
disco3cb
Member Since: 07 Dec 2008
Location: Alberton
Posts: 75
Yes I am interested, are they 255/60/18's, four or five ?
I have one brand new Wrangler HP (Spare Wheel Done 400kms)Disco4 SDV6 HSE 2013, Faultmate MVS2.
24th Mar 2010 12:42 am
heine
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Location: Midrand
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24th Mar 2010 10:25 am
csuther
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Kemptonpark
Posts: 25
Same TPM as Disco3cb
Hi folks.
I have the exact same system as Disco3cb.
I fitted mine probably 8 months ago. It works like a charm.
I've had 3 punctures already, slow ones though...but picked it up with the monitor.
I've installed the receiver antennas in the A-pillars.
Some time after this I also fitted General Grabber AT2 tyres.
Very happy with them.LR Discovery 3 TDV6 SE-2005, General Grabber AT.
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