Audi Tire Pressure Monitoring Outdated
04-09-2019, 07:13 AM
#31
AudiWorld Senior Member
04-09-2019, 07:31 AM
#32
You have been drinking that BMW kool aid for too long my friend, weight distribution is not the only factor in how a car handles.
Just took a look on Amazon and none of those $40 sensors fit the B9 S5. In addition to the 4 sensors, there is also the upfront cost of the receiver and the control unit.
Just took a look on Amazon and none of those $40 sensors fit the B9 S5. In addition to the 4 sensors, there is also the upfront cost of the receiver and the control unit.
The Sportback does not have a 60/40 weight distribution. Neither does an R8 for that matter.
The majority of Audi owners globally are unlikely to want a direct TPMS fitted as standard equipment. By example, it is mandatory to change tyres / wheels between the seasons in much of Europe - a region twice the size of North America in Audi volume terms. As an option, fine, and Audi is rolling this option out in new models. The option price is around $250, this will vary a little from model to model, market to market.
As Audi USA dealers do not like long option lists (because most of their customers prefer to buy off the lot rather than factory ordering), it is possible that the option will not be made available in your specific market. Or if Audi of America feel that the majority of customers would prefer it, include it as standard equipment. Just like they do with, say, a sunroof.
And in the case of RS vehicles, the primary advantage of the direct system is monitoring tyre temperatures. Not for knowing you have a puncture - the indirect system is more reliable for that function. Of course, there is the convenience factor. At a guess, I would say the majority of owners never check their tyre pressures. At least with the direct system, some of these owners might remember now and then to bring up the MMI screen and have a look. But even then, probably only a minority would. And then that assumes that owners know what tyre pressures they should be using. How often on these forums do we read about owners using the maximum load capacity pressures on their lightly loaded cars? Rhetorical question - often.
But yes, Audi spare parts pricing is high. This should not be news
I agree that you have to watch the details going forward. All the manufacturers are cost cutting / chasing margins to fund the development stage of EV.
The majority of Audi owners globally are unlikely to want a direct TPMS fitted as standard equipment. By example, it is mandatory to change tyres / wheels between the seasons in much of Europe - a region twice the size of North America in Audi volume terms. As an option, fine, and Audi is rolling this option out in new models. The option price is around $250, this will vary a little from model to model, market to market.
As Audi USA dealers do not like long option lists (because most of their customers prefer to buy off the lot rather than factory ordering), it is possible that the option will not be made available in your specific market. Or if Audi of America feel that the majority of customers would prefer it, include it as standard equipment. Just like they do with, say, a sunroof.
And in the case of RS vehicles, the primary advantage of the direct system is monitoring tyre temperatures. Not for knowing you have a puncture - the indirect system is more reliable for that function. Of course, there is the convenience factor. At a guess, I would say the majority of owners never check their tyre pressures. At least with the direct system, some of these owners might remember now and then to bring up the MMI screen and have a look. But even then, probably only a minority would. And then that assumes that owners know what tyre pressures they should be using. How often on these forums do we read about owners using the maximum load capacity pressures on their lightly loaded cars? Rhetorical question - often.
But yes, Audi spare parts pricing is high. This should not be news
I agree that you have to watch the details going forward. All the manufacturers are cost cutting / chasing margins to fund the development stage of EV.
Last edited by -=Hot|Ice=-; 04-09-2019 at 07:39 AM.
04-09-2019, 07:43 AM
#34
AudiWorld Senior Member
Noticed the TPMS in my A5 does not indicate over pressure. The dealer in December said they adjusted the pressures to 35psi for the winter when I took the car for its first oil change. I was checking the cold tire pressures with my Accu-gauge gauge two days ago outside temp 68F all four was showing 42psi. Accu-gauge claims +/-2psi accuracy. Only thing I can think of is that they reset the pressure on the MMI.
04-09-2019, 08:14 AM
#36
AudiWorld Senior Member
They can't both be right, and just for fun, Car & Driver with yet another number:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...k-test-review/
"With 56.0 percent of its weight on its nose, the 187.1-inch-long hatchback is prone to understeer."
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...k-test-review/
"With 56.0 percent of its weight on its nose, the 187.1-inch-long hatchback is prone to understeer."
04-09-2019, 08:21 AM
#37
AudiWorld Super User
I just replaced a set on my beater A4 - my cost was ~$100 each at my cost . Yes I could have gotten aftermarket ones for $69 each, but preferred the OEM ones, since they served me well for the first 10 years/154k miles. I don't need to tie our dealership shop up with my bs work on an aftermarket part that might have an issue being programmed, or might last me 6 months.
Last edited by SCarGuy; 04-09-2019 at 08:25 AM.
04-09-2019, 08:22 AM
#38
AudiWorld Super User
I have a Corvette with direct TPMS and an A5 SB with indirect. People on AudiWorld complain about indirect, people on Corvette Forum complain about direct. There's advantages and disadvantages to each. Neither one eliminates your responsibility to check tire pressures occasionally with a good gauge.
04-09-2019, 08:39 AM
#39
They can't both be right, and just for fun, Car & Driver with yet another number:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...k-test-review/
"With 56.0 percent of its weight on its nose, the 187.1-inch-long hatchback is prone to understeer."
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...k-test-review/
"With 56.0 percent of its weight on its nose, the 187.1-inch-long hatchback is prone to understeer."
RS5 Coupe : 57.2/42.8 (f/r)
RS5 Sportback : 56.5/43.5 (f/r)
04-09-2019, 09:40 AM
#40
AudiWorld Super User
https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...nceptions.html