Wheels & Tires Discussion Discussion forum for all questions and topics regarding wheels and tires

Gary@TireRack, do you have SmarTire *valve stem* transmitters? How much for 4?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-13-2004, 10:24 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Expert
Thread Starter
 
Mark P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 29,189
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Gary@TireRack, do you have SmarTire *valve stem* transmitters? How much for 4?

I don't see them on SmarTire's website, but heard they are available and work with my system.

Thanks in advance!

<img src="http://ctny.audiworld.com/mark/s4/smartire/dsc02378.jpg">
Old 07-13-2004, 12:14 PM
  #2  
Former Vendor
 
Gary@Tirerack.com's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'll check, do you have the stap system now and want to change?
Old 07-13-2004, 12:44 PM
  #3  
AudiWorld Expert
Thread Starter
 
Mark P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 29,189
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default basically...

I have the strap system on two sets of wheels currently. I've had 2 transmitters broken when changing tires in the past. I'm considering new summer wheels/tires and figured it might be a good time to move to the valve stem system assuming it's less prone to damage (at a minimum, you always know where the transmitter is located).
Old 07-13-2004, 01:01 PM
  #4  
Former Vendor
 
Gary@Tirerack.com's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Just be aware that not all wheels work with the valve system

due to the size of the sensor and so forth...so we only get these by special order (2/3 weeks or so) for individual replacements $50 each sensor plus $7 each valve stem. Which makes it near the same cost of buying a complete new valve stem system &lt;and have a spare basic display&gt; for $229, which we do happen to have in stock.

Just let me know if you decide to purchase either way.
Old 07-13-2004, 02:30 PM
  #5  
AudiWorld Expert
Thread Starter
 
Mark P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 29,189
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Thanks for the info and the warning - any specs on it's size?

Is there anything on SmarTire's site? I coudn't find it, but may have overlooked it
Old 07-14-2004, 04:54 AM
  #6  
Former Vendor
 
Gary@Tirerack.com's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Thanks for the info and the warning - any specs on it's size?

Nothing that you could verify yourself...it has to do with the shape of the area where you would mount the sensor. This would require having the tire dismounted just to check with a sensor on hand to check fitment.

IMO Better to simply buy two more straps/sensors, which sell at $75/pair &lt;$75 for two sensors and straps&gt;, and takes about 2/3 weeks to get from Smartire.
Old 07-14-2004, 05:28 AM
  #7  
AudiWorld Expert
Thread Starter
 
Mark P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 29,189
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Gotcha - thanks Gary, I may indeed just buy an extra 2 to have on hand...

I'll give you a call if I decide to. Thanks again.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
opare65
A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
0
08-14-2017 07:05 AM
psychodo
A6 (C7 Platform) Discussion
25
12-19-2011 05:28 AM
kenny (dremel)
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12
06-30-2007 10:10 AM
kkii9
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
05-07-2006 11:36 PM
TurboMan! 69
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
1
01-11-2004 03:00 PM



Quick Reply: Gary@TireRack, do you have SmarTire *valve stem* transmitters? How much for 4?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:16 AM.