Run Flat Indicator vs TMPS
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From: Canuck Town
W212 E550
Run Flat Indicator vs TMPS
Hi,
I have a 2010 E550 and I need to find out if I need to purchase a set of TMPS for my new wheels. I called Mercedes and they told me my E is not equipped with TMPS. However, my car is equipped with Run Flat Indicator. Aren't both the same monitoring tire pressure? I am confused lol. I am from Canada so maybe it's called differently here. So do I need TMPS or not???
I have a 2010 E550 and I need to find out if I need to purchase a set of TMPS for my new wheels. I called Mercedes and they told me my E is not equipped with TMPS. However, my car is equipped with Run Flat Indicator. Aren't both the same monitoring tire pressure? I am confused lol. I am from Canada so maybe it's called differently here. So do I need TMPS or not???
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From: Southern California, Orange County
2012 E350
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w245...indicator.html
I'm not sure if I can post this link here.. but it may help you.
I think you have TMPS? Do you have run flat tires by any chance??
Not sure if MG fired is a good thing...
I'm not sure if I can post this link here.. but it may help you.
I think you have TMPS? Do you have run flat tires by any chance??
Not sure if MG fired is a good thing...
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From: Calgary, Canada
'10 F150 FX4 SCrew. '14 S212S
If you don't have TPMS sensors, then your car uses the ABS sensors and measure the rotation of each tire to determine if there is pressure loss. A flat tire will rotate faster.
Be thankful you don't have TPMS. Its an added expense that does nothing for you.
Be thankful you don't have TPMS. Its an added expense that does nothing for you.
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From: Sarpsborg, Norway
W212
What? Does TPMS do nothing for you? Im glad i had it when my winter tire was leaking air. Its an extra security. I always check before I drive but the leak happend on the highway so Im glad i could stop before it got to far and had to replace the rim.
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From: Canuck Town
W212 E550
So I am assuming because mine is a Run Flat Indicator I would not be required for TMPS correct? And yes my tires are run flats from OEM.
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e350 Bluetec
I too would like to know this. I have a E350 and recently had a flat to deal with.
I simply got the warning "Check tire pressure soon" to annoyingly it did not say which tire...which then necessitated and trial and error round to figure out which one it was.
Would TPMS give me that warning (i.e. a general tire pressure check) or would it spell out which tire it would be?
I simply got the warning "Check tire pressure soon" to annoyingly it did not say which tire...which then necessitated and trial and error round to figure out which one it was.
Would TPMS give me that warning (i.e. a general tire pressure check) or would it spell out which tire it would be?
