Toyota Tire Pressure Sensors, can we use them on our celica?? Options

[cjh4l22]

I was perusing ebay and saw some different tire pressure sensors for different model toyotas such as camry, tundra's, etc. Does anyone know anything about these or how they work? I'd be interested to see if they could be modified or used in our cars, possibly to be wired to a signal light? just a thought.

[delusionz]

No need, you'll feel if you have a flat tyre. The sensors are for a new type of tyre with walls so strong you can run them flat eliminating the need for a spare.

[Remy]

These TPMS are a scam, I would never want one on my car at all, all it does is monitor your tire pressure to make sure your not driving on tires with low air if u are the light will come on. Plus when you rotate your tires u have to reset them and if u don't know how to you can take it to a tire shop they charge about $20+ to reset them and when you want tires mounted on rims with sensors they also charge you extra because theirs a chance they can break if not mounted correctly they average about $60+ a sensor depending on make/model of the car. Every car build 07+ are required by law to have them on. In other words if your too lazy to check your tire pressure manually join the bus line plz lol it only takes less then a min to check all 4 with a pressure guage in the end your just paying more out of your pocket for them also they corrode easy too if not replace regularly causing the valve stem needle to break and get stuck into the housing when that happens you will have to buy a new sensor compared to a rubber valve stem $1+.

I have exp with tire/mount/balance/tpms btw so all that is from exp.

[delusionz]

I recommend getting Nitrogen next time you get a set of 4 new tyres, make sure they put new valves incase the old ones leak.


It lasts way longer, and feels alot better as its lighter than air.

[Superaison]

I recommend getting Nitrogen next time you get a set of 4 new tyres, make sure they put new valves incase the old ones leak.


It lasts way longer, and feels alot better as its lighter than air.

This is the first time i've heard of this.

Elaborate?

[richee3]

I've heard nitrogen doesn't make any difference at all, except that since the molecules are bigger, leaks are slower. I don't have any experience, so that is secondhand information. Anyone on here have any personal experience with it?

EDIT: Sorry for the off-topic threadjack!

If you installed a TPMS on your car, you'd also have to get a light for it, either in your gauge cluster or somewhere else in the car, and that's going to be a major PITA and a lot more money than it's worth. The idea seems cool, but the practicality of a TPMS on our cars.. Not worth it.

This post has been edited by richee3: Oct 1, 2009 - 9:29 PM

[cjh4l22]

ok just curious... i'm not that lazy it was just an interesting idea for those who might want it.

[Rusty]

if your going on the track you should use nitrogen in your tyres, or else keep checking/ lowering your tire pressure

[808celica]

you need a sensor to tell you to check your tires??? All my lexus buddies want this thing off when they run bigger/wider rims......and you wanna put them on IMO just do the regular 2-3 month tire pressure check, build that good habit

[delusionz]

I recommend getting Nitrogen next time you get a set of 4 new tyres, make sure they put new valves incase the old ones leak.


It lasts way longer, and feels alot better as its lighter than air.

This is the first time i've heard of this.

Elaborate?

I was skeptical about it at first but after 20 minutes of driving it suddenly felt like I had new mags when I got onto the motorway.

Nitrogen tyre inflation

Filling your tyres with Nitrogen is a good way to get better performance and safety from your tyres. Nitrogen will leak two to three times more slowly than compressed air. Because of this stability in air pressure, Nitrogen can offer some pretty useful advantages:

· Increased tyre life
· Increased fuel economy.
· Improved grip.
· Safer all-weather performance.
· No internal oxidisation through the elimination of moisture.

[jimmykay]

While I have no real life testing or experience with Nitrogen vs Air. I think it's probably mostly a placebo effect.
I mean, air is about 78% N2, 21% O2, 1% Ar vs using 95% N2.

The only thing i could see would be a more even heating up of the tires and more stable tire pressures for motorsports use.

[Rusty]

^ yea and if your using normal compressed air, you have to keep adjusting your tyre pressure, I've heard of people taking the pressure down to ~15psi (due to the heat with track/motorsports) and and can do damage to your tyres(< I spell it that way) if your not careful.

[delusionz]

My Celica (ST205) has very precise handling, so any off feeling from the road has me complaining and pulling over to investigate. (Usually handling inconsistencies feel like an underinflated tyre even when they're full)

It doesn't happen at all with Nitrogen. The road always feels like good tarmac and slicks

[soulshadow]

you need a sensor to tell you to check your tires??? All my lexus buddies want this thing off when they run bigger/wider rims......and you wanna put them on IMO just do the regular 2-3 month tire pressure check, build that good habit

Pretty soon people will need sensors to tell them when they should eat and poop.


seriously tho, these things are a pain in the ass. Your tire pressure light comes on but you don't know which tire it is and they all look the same.