Tyre pressure sensor valve failure
I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far.
I am concerned about long term safety of these devices - should I have them replaced with standard valves? A tyre fitter at a leading tyre supplier has told me that these failures are quite common across all makes.
I am worried that the next failure will be a blow-out at motorway speed!
I am concerned about long term safety of these devices - should I have them replaced with standard valves? A tyre fitter at a leading tyre supplier has told me that these failures are quite common across all makes.
I am worried that the next failure will be a blow-out at motorway speed!
Asked on 21 March 2012 by thosdavid
Answered by
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The tyre fitter is right.
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