TPMS question

[Ralph6410]

I am considering a second set of wheels / tires for winter use. I think the TPMS system is a bit goofy... however it is there and rather than put up with a warning light all winter I will probably invest in a new set of TPM's.

This technology seems to be evolving. A separate thread gave me this link http://www.racingking.ca/tpms-tools-...kset-p-60.html where for some $160 one can purchase a gadget that will allow one to program the new sensors and connect them to my Highlander. Seems like a good idea and will save the reprogramming cost that Toyota would like to have me spend every 6 months.

But, today Canadian Tire told me their system goes one better.. they actually program the new sensor to be the same as the original. With this method evidently one only changes the tires/wheels and the sensor(s) are automatically read. If it works

Anyone with any thoughts or experience with this?

Here is a link to the TPMS's that Canadian Tire uses. Programing the sensor and not the car seems like a much better solution. The price Canadian Tire has quoted me is $54.99 each and a $43.60 charge to program them.

http://www.orangetpmsusa.com/oe-products/opss-gen-2/

[luck123]

Sounds great, and I guess it was just a matter of time before someone came out with technology of programmable sensors. Makes perfect sense actually given there are many make owners suffer through the same pain as Toyota owners when it comes to TPMS.

The only reservation I have is quality. Who makes the sensors, and are they quality? Cdn Tire has a rep for lower quality parts, unless they are name brand. Also, any idea how much these sensors cost?

[Ralph6410]

Let me bounce this back up by asking if any other members have used the sensors that Canadian Tire installs and have they worked without issue?

http://www.orangetpmsusa.com/oe-products/opss-gen-2/