"back In Black"

[Chaz]

That TPMS is very similar to the factory ones; the only problem with them is when you change tires; you change a tire (new rubber on rim) and you'll need to replace the TPMS sender in that wheel. On my Dodge, it was $35 per wheel.

It depends on the sensor, I know they run on a battery that typically last 5-8 years. Hopefully the Elio's will tell you the pressure of each tire and not just show that 1 is low.

 

[Chaz]

Okay, I'm confused. The TPMS that ELIO options for $84 is what exactly ? If it was a cool readout or 3 blinky dash lights, I might get it too.
http://www.continental-tires.com/car/technology/tpms

Don't know yet, there used to be a video it is not there anymore. I hope it is an actual readout and not just an idiot light.

 

[wizard of ahs]

Thanks. I was hoping they would be hinged for easy access to the wheel without full removal of the fender. Oh well.

You could always just remove the black part !!!

 

[Ekh]

the feder comes off with the removal of just 2 screws, it should take a minute or 2 to do.

That may change given the problem Road & Track had in New York City.

 

[Lynn D]

That may change given the problem Road & Track had in New York City.

I hope it changes. The thieves in my area will be able swipe it quicker.

 

[floydv]

Why would you need to remove the fenders/wheel covers to check air pressure? Just roll the Elio backwards or forwards until the valve is below the skirt. That's what I do for the rear wheels on my Honda Insight. No problem.

That's why.

There's maybe 20-25% of the wheel exposed under fender. That means there's a 75-80% chance I will drive up to an air filling station and find that my tire valve is not exposed. So I back up the Elio to expose the valve. Assuming I'm not then blocking the gas station traffic, I top off my tire. Then I may have to repeat for the other side and the rear tire. No thanks. I'd rather find a way to make the panels removable or hinged.

 

[Chaz]

That may change given the problem Road & Track had in New York City.

I don't think that was the problem, my guess is someone forgot to tighten them or left them out altogether.

 

[Folks]

I'm going to sinc my wheels at the factory so that they all roll to expose the stems together. Roll once and expose all three. Don't say it. Some of us just radiate cool.

 

[Gas-Powered Awesome]

That's why. There's maybe 20-25% of the wheel exposed under fender.

It's really not that hard. I do it all the time. Just takes a little practice and patience. No TPMS in the Insight, either. Mark my words: It will be more hassle to remove the fenders and skirt than to play a little spin-the-Elio to get to the valves.

 

[WilliamH]

..."Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear –"...
O wait! I got confused!!
I was remembering putting air in the rear tires of a '60 Cadillac Coup deVille with those neat skirts.

And then there were the skirts on the '57 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser.

And all the after market skirts we put on cars to look cool.

Somehow we figured out how to put air in our tires.