Tire Pressure ValveStem Caps

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by sushiDot, Sep 5, 2013.

  1. sushiDot

    sushiDot Junior Member

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    Hello

    Has anyone had any experience using TP caps that display the air pressure on the cap?
    Saw some for sale on Amazon was thinking of trying them. The review history is not
    too deep on most of them.
     
    #1 sushiDot, Sep 5, 2013
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    If the cap can show air pressure it must open the valve. I'm not sure if it's such a good idea.
     
    #2 Pando, Sep 5, 2013
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Don't.

    As the previous poster wisely pointed out, they can and do leak.
    Either measure your pressure manually semi-ocassionally, or do what 99.44-percent of all Americans do.

    Rely on the TPMS!

    Good Luck!
     
    #3 ETC(SS), Sep 5, 2013
  4. riceroni87

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    They suck.... I bought a ford focus years ago with them. If they arent on tight and are just a tad bit lose, you will wake up to a flat tire. TPMS is better... at least until they go bad

    Galaxy Note 2 ? 4
     
    #4 riceroni87, Sep 5, 2013
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    I am going to give them a try and let them ride for a lil while
     
    #5 sushiDot, Sep 16, 2013
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    lol so here's a recap. I need advice - dont, STAY AWAY, no, don't do it - ok i'll try it
     
    #6 RaZa, Sep 16, 2013
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    Lol

    Galaxy Note 2 ? 4
     
    #7 riceroni87, Sep 16, 2013
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    Hehe...

    I thought give learning the hard way a try for a change :)
     
    #8 sushiDot, Sep 16, 2013
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