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Originally Posted by 68 Overlander
How is tire traker better than the new Pressure pro with batteries that last 8 + years with blue tooth phone app and can't leak?
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Not sure who you are replying too. In my test (results on my blog 8/31/18) I compared Tire Traker external system vs TST internal and external systems.
I think if you re-read my summary you will see that I felt that both provided almost identical numbers for both pressure and temperature when exposed to the same pressure or temperature. IMO I would consider these systems essentially equal for that aspect. The only significant difference "
FOR ME" was that when I drive with sunglasses I found that reading of the color monitor from TST a bit more difficult.
I don't know how in a 6-month evaluation I could come to any conclusion on sensor battery life and I made no claim on that topic.
I agree that there would be a potential plus with an internal system vs external as that would eliminate the possibility of a leak due to improper installation or valve failure. As I pointed out there is, of course, the negative of the installation cost of an internal system unless you are adding that system when you get new tires. The claimed 8-year life could mean that you simply replace all the sensors when you buy new tires. At that point, you don't have the extra cost of installation but you need to do the math on the cost of a number of sensors vs the cost of replacing batteries every couple years on the external sensor. Your expected tire life 3, 5, 7, or 10 years also needs to be considered when you do the cost calculation.
I know of no "perfect" system. The intent of my direct comparison, which is the first such test I have seen or am aware of, was to answer a few questions and make a reasonable effort to collect some actual real-life data.