TPMS Tool Question
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Instructor
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From: NH
TPMS Tool Question
What's the best all-around tire pressure monitor tool (features vs. price)? I currently have a couple vehicles that have tire pressure monitors, including the '09 Z06. I'd like to buy a TPMS tool once, and not have to buy one specific to each vehicle that I might purchase.
I found a few, but wasn't really sure about their ability to program various vehicles.
http://www.otctools.com/products/200...ts_3833TCD2009
http://www.bartecusa.com/wheelrite_tech300.htm
http://www.ktipst.com/
I found a few, but wasn't really sure about their ability to program various vehicles.
http://www.otctools.com/products/200...ts_3833TCD2009
http://www.bartecusa.com/wheelrite_tech300.htm
http://www.ktipst.com/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Green Bay Wisconsin
Hello,
I bought the TIPS tool for $250 and it's easy to use and apparently is able to work with any tire pressure sensor. I programmed my new sensors with this tool with ease. Here it is.
http://www.tipstool.com/
Douglas in Green Bay
I bought the TIPS tool for $250 and it's easy to use and apparently is able to work with any tire pressure sensor. I programmed my new sensors with this tool with ease. Here it is.
http://www.tipstool.com/
Douglas in Green Bay
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northwestern Connecticut
St. Jude Donor '10 thru '26
Hello,
I bought the TIPS tool for $250 and it's easy to use and apparently is able to work with any tire pressure sensor. I programmed my new sensors with this tool with ease. Here it is.
http://www.tipstool.com/
Douglas in Green Bay
I bought the TIPS tool for $250 and it's easy to use and apparently is able to work with any tire pressure sensor. I programmed my new sensors with this tool with ease. Here it is.
http://www.tipstool.com/
Douglas in Green Bay
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Orange County CA
I have been using the ATEQ-10 for nearly a year. I use it at least twice per month when I change my wheels to my spare set for autocross and track days. It has worked flawlessly.... and @ $105 it is a good deal.
Here is a link... http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=111
Here is a link... http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=111
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
Hopefully, BEZ06 will jump-in...he's the resident expert on TPMS tools. I bought a Schrader-Bridgeport TPMS tool quite some time back from BEZ06 and it works well for me. It can be updated and programmed via a USB connection. Here's a link to their website:
http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/i...=44&Itemid=113
http://www.schrader-bridgeport.com/i...=44&Itemid=113
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Daytona Beach FL
I used to try and find these tools for forum members and they generally sold for $200 and up.
However, within the last year or so, 2 forum vendors have started to make them available.
Katech sells the basic model Bartec Trackside for $140, and Tire Rack sells the ATEQ VT10 for $105.
Neither of those tools can be upgraded if new sensors come out that require a different communication protocol to trigger them.
For 105 bux the ATEQ seems to be a great value for a completely universal tool that will trigger all current sensors out there that need a radio transmission to trigger them.
Bob
