I think you're out to lunch on this one.
It's unfortunate that GM did not see fit to put a TPMS system on a truck that does not come with a spare. I dont know when they started putting it in their vehicles, but my 2007 Caddy SRX has it.
I installed a Dakota Digital TPMS system on my 03 in early 05, replacing one of the auxiliary gauges. I transferred it to my 06, and I consider it the most valuable gauge on my truck, one that I check constantly.
Twice, the system has saved a tire and possibly a $1000 billet wheel. Sure, you can check each wheel with a tire gauge, but I can do the same thing on all four within seconds of my truck moving. If all are up to correct pressure, all is good. If not, easy to deal with.
Where the system becomes very valuable is when you get a slow leak or flat while you're moving or while you're parked somewhere other than home. I don't think even you would re-check tire pressure when you're leaving a restaurant late at night. If you don't check them, and don't have a TPMS system, you don't have an alarm going off to let you know one tire is down. I do, and damned glad to have it. It has saved me a tire and possibly a $1000 billet wheel on two occasions.
Even a great driver is unlikely to notice a rear tire is going down until it is too late to save the tire. Hit a bump in that situation, and the wheel is likely gone too.
I have factory TPMS systems on my two other vehicles, and very happy to have them.[/QUOTE/
Flassh, thanks for your "story" which is very well put but ... I still do NOT like tire sensors. Some of you guy & gals like 'em, I'm just one that doesn't care for them ole buddy. At least it's been a lively discussion thanks to "Mo" and I appreciate his feedback. What do ya' say, let's put it to rest !!! :smile2: :smile2: :smile2: tennesseecozydog :ssr