TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS, WHAT ARE PEOPLE USING?

[sparkerauto]

Hello everyone, What is everyone using for tire pressure sensors ? I want to start stocking these so i dont have to wait for them. I also want to find them at a good price. Let me know what you guys are buying or if you guys stock them to. Thanks!

[kslade]

I have been using VDO Redi-Sensors, no problems and they are a decent price. Do not do enough of them to stock any.

[ATLAuto]

We use this bad boy. Never had an issue with it.

 

http://www.bartecautoid.com/tech500sde.html

 

As for sensors, we always buy OE or OE equivalent. We've had quite a few issues with the EZ / Redi Sensors, all to save $10-20.

We don't do many tires, so it's not a big issue for us.

[JimO]

I have been using NAPA Quik Sensors, very good coverage with five part numbers. We use the NAPA TPMS tool that clones the Quik sensor to the original. Very fast and I have not encountered a problem yet. Previously I used OEM sensors and introduced when needed with Snap-On scanner. This presented three problems- (1) Delays obtaining the sensor from the dealer. (2) Smaller profit margin on the OEM sensor. (3) Added time introducing new sensor (when required). On the rare occurrence that a NAPA Quik sensor does not offer a sensor for an application then I use OEM.

[stvstbsvc]

We find it easiest to just use OE (or Delco or Motorcraft) since we have NO TROUBLE programming them. Have had nothing but trouble trying to program VDO or NAPA Sensors with either our Snap-On tool or a neighbor's BarTech.

[oktire]

we do a lot of sensors I started with alligator brand with the learning pad. I never had any problems just pain to run to the computer for every sensor. I now have the smart sensor pro . very easy to use and free updates. also can be used as a relearn tool. I have learned that alligator now has a hand held programmer. They get you buy having to use their sensors but I like the smart sensor pro sensors better.

[custompaintnbody]

Most new cars have those pesky tire pressure sensor monitors built into the tire. They can be a real pain with the dash lights constantly coming on letting you know that you tire pressure is low. This bypass is helpful for anyone with a bad spring in the sensor itself or with someone who changes their tires often.

[CAZM]

I have been using the Redi sensors with not many problems. However I just purchased a Bartec tech400pro-ez TPMS tool, and it came with 20 free Schrader EZ-Sensors. So if all go good with the Schrader's I will be going with them.

[Junior]

I have been using VDO Redi-Sensors, no problems and they are a decent price. Do not do enough of them to stock any.

 

we use these as well, keep 4 of both popular numbers in stock, they have majority coverage and work well.

[BNC173]

We use the VDO sensors also so far no issues.