Tire Pressure Monitor - Annoying?

[easkag]

We're looking into getting a set of snow tires on their own wheels for our Leaf - the question is whether to get a new set of TPMs (Tire Pressure Monitor) for the spare set. We can go without, but I am wondering if anyone knows how annoying the missing sensor (or low pressure) warning is (and would be on a daily basis)? Is it something that comes on once when starting the car, or continually while driving?

Les Schwab said it would likely be around $80 each, so if we could do without (but not go out of our minds) it would be a substantial savings.

Thanks,

Greg

 

[EdmondLeaf]

from manual can be annoying

TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
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When tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates.
This vehicle provides visual and audible signals
to help you inflate the tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and push the P
position switch on the selector lever.
3. Place the power switch in the ON position.
Do not place in the READY to drive mode.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators
will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached,
the horn beeps once and the hazard
indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than approximately
4 psi (30 kPa), the horn beeps and
the hazard indicators flash 3 times. To
correct the pressure, push the core of the
valve stem on the tire briefly to release
pressure. When the pressure reaches the
designated pressure, the horn beeps once.
. If the hazard indicator does not flash within
approximately 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, it indicates that the Easy Fill
Tire Alert is not operating.

 

[keydiver]

I have a spare set of rims and tires for my Prius, which are from a base model, so they don't have sensors. The only "annoying" thing is seeing the light on all the time when I'm running those rims. When I switch back, the light goes out after a few miles, if I recall.

 

[EricBayArea]

I run a set of winter tires on rims without TPMS for my Subaru. When I use them the light flashes for a short time and then stays solid. Others that do the same have said a small piece of electrical tape does wonders

I don't let it bother me since I know why its on and it's not a permanent thing. Once I put the regular tires back on, it's gone within a few miles of starting off.

Personal preference really. I don't think it will screw anything up.