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Old 07-07-14, 02:20 PM
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Default Tpms saved me from a flat!

5 days ago my tpms light came on so I put air in all my tires (35 psi in fronts and 38 psi in the rears). 2 days later my tpms light came on again so I measured all four tires psi levels. All tires were holding it's psi levels except the right rear tire. The psi level dropped down to 22 psi in the matter of 2 days!

So today since I took the day off I drove to my local discount tires and they discovered that my tire had a big nail lodged into it. I'm glad I didn't go to work today because it's a total of 80 mile commute. I love this tpms sensor and discount tires for repairing it for free!
Old 07-07-14, 02:36 PM
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Saved me once too!
Old 07-07-14, 02:39 PM
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good to hear!
Old 07-07-14, 03:23 PM
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Yep, same situation couple months ago with a screw in the rear tire.
Old 07-07-14, 04:37 PM
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I lucked out, I haven't programmed my summer wheels TPMS to the car yet, but after I ran over a construction staple, I could faintly hear a hissing sound. Was able to keep the tire inflated until I got it repaired.
Old 07-07-14, 04:51 PM
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That's by design...
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I would never over look the tpms sensors again!
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Originally Posted by eplugplay
I would never over look the tpms sensors again!
Same here!
Old 07-07-14, 08:28 PM
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Saved me once but the nail hit edge of the sidewall. Not repairable =/
Old 07-07-14, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eplugplay
I would never over look the tpms sensors again!
Originally Posted by redspencer
Same here!
+3 saved me on numerous occasions
Old 07-07-14, 10:15 PM
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It has yet to save me. But I don't blame it, I blame the nails.
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