Likely a noob car question - So I posted about a flat tire exactly a week ago. I got the tire patched and this evening I got a 'low tire pressure' warning. I suspect it was the patch guy not having done his job well. I want to see what my tire pressure currently is but I'm not sure how. I looked around here and people here just seem to know always their tire pressure value! How do you guys do it?
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Noob question - how do you guys know your tire pressure??
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JER
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I'm guessing with a handheld pressure gauge. AFAIK you can only see the TPMS readings with a service mode access code.
Well, unless the next version of firmware changes things, the old ways are the best ways. I.e., get out and measure. That's what I do anyway, generally weekly.
Hey, congrats on your purchase!!!
Well, unless the next version of firmware changes things, the old ways are the best ways. I.e., get out and measure. That's what I do anyway, generally weekly.
Hey, congrats on your purchase!!!
Thanks!
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So any recommended tire gauge/compressor?
Drucifer
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Thanks!
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So any recommended tire gauge/compressor?
Sure, 1. get a compressor, but don't trust the gauge on it. They are notoriously inaccurate. I am all about cheap and effective, but there are real deluxe gauges out there. For me:
http://www.amazon.com/Travelsafer-P...F8&qid=1443835358&sr=1-11&keywords=tire+gauge
And this.
http://www.amazon.com/Industries-HV...1443835488&sr=1-9&keywords=air+compressor+12v
Well, unless the next version of firmware changes things, the old ways are the best ways. I.e., get out and measure. That's what I do anyway, generally weekly.
Hey, congrats on your purchase!!!
According to the leaks, the next major firmware release will display individual tire pressures.
Even when that occurs, you'll still want to check occasionally with a high quality pressure gauge such as a Longacre 50406, 50404, or equal. With pressure gauges, you get only what you pay for.
vdiv
Chief Grump
I have used one of these for a few years now:
Compressor: Amazon.com: Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor: Automotive
Gauge: Amazon.com: Accutire MS-4350B Setpoint Tire Gauge: Automotive
Nothing extravagant, they work well.
Compressor: Amazon.com: Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor: Automotive
Gauge: Amazon.com: Accutire MS-4350B Setpoint Tire Gauge: Automotive
Nothing extravagant, they work well.
JPP
Active Member
I have the FOBO Plus on both of our cars:
Home - FOBO
There is an iPhone and Android app, plus an Apple Watch app.
Note that v.7.0 firmware (coming soon....) will allow you to see tire pressures.
Home - FOBO
There is an iPhone and Android app, plus an Apple Watch app.
Note that v.7.0 firmware (coming soon....) will allow you to see tire pressures.
Morristhecat
Member
I noticed one time after a shop repaired a tire, they only inflated the tire to 35 psi, so the low pressure warning continued until I properly inflated the tire myself.
Any time your car goes in for any kind of service (even non tire related), check the pressures first thing the next morning. You never know when someone was trying to be "helpful".
gzerninplatz
Member
Get out and measure? Sooo...last millennium. FOBO tire pressure monitors, set any alert pressure you like, and it sends pressures to your smart phone..lots of us use them...there was even a quantity buy a while ago...
FOBO Tire Plus - FOBO
FOBO Tire Plus - FOBO
More than just a leak at this point. I'm pretty sure I saw a screen save someone with V7 posted to the forums recently showing all four pressures. Would be nice if they also included the spare for those of us (paranoid types) that bought and carry a spare on longer trips.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
I use Tesla's own tire repair kit / compressor / gauge:
Tesla Accessories and Charging Adapters Tire Repair Kit
Tesla Accessories and Charging Adapters Tire Repair Kit
beeeerock
Active Member
Looking at that page, I states a new TPMS sensor is required after using the leak repair goop. I guess that stuff ruins the sensor? Unfortunate...
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