My wish list would include the following:
Sensor replaceable batteries
I have a PressurePro system. They offer "sensor exchange" when the batteries crap out, but it's nearly the same price as new sensors. That's an expensive way to go and as they crap out, I'm not replacing them. I also have a Tire Minder. Those sensors use inexpensive and easily sourced batteries but the caps are somewhat fragile (several have split) so annually I check the batteries and caps, and replace the o-rings.
Receiver updates continuously, not just in motion
Some receivers go to "sleep" or don't update when parked. I like to review my tire pressures before departing first thing, not find out I have a low tire a few miles down the road. Tire Minder has a feature to "wake up" but you have to wait until all the sensors report in, which can take some number of minutes which is "better" but still annoying.
Pressures are displayed
Some receivers you have to scroll through the wheels to see the individual tire pressures on the screen. They always alert to under or over pressure but I like to see what pressures are sometimes while underway. Having to scroll through a menu and glance one at a time while driving is distracting and annoying. Having all the pressures visible on the screen at one time is better. Some receivers use a android phone via bluetooth as a display which solves the display problem but keeping it on really crunches the battery. I wouldn't run a TPMS app on my primary phone, so having a cast-off/dedicated phone with dash power would be the solution for that.
Extra credit - external antenna
Most systems offer repeaters which usually help but I like being able to place the main antenna where it can do the most good, which is usually somewhere other than up against a metal dashboard.
Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
