on market
internal
15-25%, 25-50%
not sealed
(but must
consistently
recharge)
| TPMS COMPARISONS | |||||||||||||||||
| BAT RF | Doran | Hella | nVision | Orange | PressurePro | Schrader | SmarTire | SmartWave | Tire Sentry | TireStat | TireTracker | TireVigil | Wabco | Tire-SafeGuard | TST | Hawkshead | |
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OEM version of | ||||||||||||||||
| Types of Vehicles Monitored | OEM only | SmarTire | not yet on market |
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| Drop and Hook Truck | X | X | ? | no | no | ||||||||||||
| Data Logging | X | X | no | no | |||||||||||||
| Truck | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Bus | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| RV | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Auto | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Motorcycle | X | X | no | no | |||||||||||||
| Weight of Sensor - in ounces | not given | 0.83 | not given | not given | 0.67 | not given | not given | not given | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | varies | not given | 1 oz | |||
| Internal or External Sensors | external | external | internal | external | internal | external | internal | internal | internal | external | external | external | internal | external | external/ internal |
external | external |
| Professional Installation Needed | no | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Dismounting of Tires Required | minimal | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | yes | ? | no | no | |
| Remote Monitoring Options | yes | no | no | no | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no | yes | ? | ||||
| J1939/J1708/CAN Capabilities | X | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of Systems in USD | per year | ||||||||||||||||
| Sensor (1) | 110-140.00 | 49.99 | 82.00 | 49.99 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 135.00 | 56.00 | no info | 40.00 | 75.00 | 35.00 | 9.95 | no info | |||
| Motorcycle (2 wheel) | n/a | 199.99 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 250.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | no info | |||
| 4 wheel Auto | n/a | 299.99 | 367.00 | 299.99 | 159.00 | 375.00 | n/a | 245.00 | n/a | 370.00 | 395.00 | 319.00 | 159.20 | no info | $259 | $295 + $19 ship | |
| 10 wheel RV | n/a | 599.99 | n/a | 630.00 | n/a | 690.00 | n/a | 1238.00 | n/a | 638.00 | 885.00 | 429.00 | 518.90 | no info | $499 | $695 + ship | |
| 10 wheel Truck | 1199.50 | 799.99 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 745.00 | n/a | 1238.00 | no info | 638.00 | 885.00 | 479.00 | 518.90 | no info | |||
| 18 wheel Truck | 1439.00 | 1199.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1145.00 | n/a | 1805.00 | no info | 995.00 | 1345.00 | 759.00 | n/a | no info | $899 | $991 + ship | |
| Drop and Hook Truck (10 wheel) | n/a | 899.99 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 935.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | no info | |||
| Drop and Hook Trailer (8 wheel) | n/a | 699.91 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 730.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | no info | |||
| Installation Tool (if needed) | n/a | 349.99 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | no info | |||
| Miscellaneous | |||||||||||||||||
| Monitors While Parked | no | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no info | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no | N/A |
| Displays Actual Pressures | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | yes | yes | only remotely | yes | yes | ||
| Low Pressure Alert Level(s) | variable | 12.5%, 25% | 25%, 50% | 12.5%, 25% | 18-35 psi | 12.5%, 25% | 20% | 10%, 15% | 10%, 20% | 15% | variable | fast alert, 15-25%, 25-50% |
variable | no info | yes | yes | |
| High Pressure Alert Level (if avail) | no | 25% | 50% | no info | 40-60 psi | variable | n/a | variable | no info | no info | variable | 20% | yes | no info | no | yes | |
| Sensor Pressure Range - in PSI | 20-150 | 10-188 | up to 76 | 10-199 | up to 65 | 8-290 | no info | no info | no info | 28-130 | 15-150 | up to 145 | up to 150 | no info | up to 145 | to 188 psi | to 140 psi- not sealed |
| Battery Life Expectancy - in years | 7 | 5 to 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 to 7 | 5 to 6 | no info | 7 | no info | 2 to 3 | 5 to 7 | replaceable | up to 10 | no info | 8-10 yrs (but must consistently recharge) |
1-5 years | 1-2 years |
| Max # of Positions | not given | 36 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 64 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | no info | no info | 22 | 22 |
| Provides Temperature Information | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no info | yes | yes | yes |
| Transferable to Alternate Vehicles | yes | yes | no | yes | no | yes | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no info | no info | reprogram | N/A |
| Monitors Primary & Tow Separately | no | yes | n/a | yes | n/a | yes | n/a | no | n/a | yes | yes | yes | yes | no info | yes | yes | N/A |
| Year Introduced to Market | 2005 | 2008 | no info | 2009 | 2007 | 1991 | 1990 | 1994 | no info | no info | 2007 | no info | 2010 | no info | |||
| Automated Drop and Hook System | YES | ||||||||||||||||
| Made in the USA | YES |