[A/S] Inquiry on SmarTire

["Rich Walbridge" <richwalbridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Listees,

First, thanks to Perry Scudder for his input!

I found out some info on the SmarTire product and I copied it below my
signature if you want it.
Rich Walbridge
mailto:richwalbridge@airstream.net
mailto:wbcci@gis.net
WBCCI#3371
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> The product listed on our website is our Second Generation SmarTire.  Gen
II
> is currently not available.  Pricing and the release date are still to be
> determined.
>
> I will answer your questions as they relate to our current SmarTire that
is
> available:

> 1. Is it possible for this system to be self-installed?

> 1. Our sensors are strapped to the drop center of the rim of your tires so
> tire changing equipment is necessary.  If you have access to tire changing
> equipment then you can install the system yourself.

> 2. If I read the information correctly, there is a battery-powered device
> within each tire, wrapped around the rim.

> 2. Each sensors is powered by a lithium battery.  The projected life is 7
> years or 90,000 miles but the warranty is for 3 years or 50,000 miles.

> 3. Is it a RF signal from each location to the monitoring device in the
car?

> 3. Each sensors transmitters send radio frequency information to a display
> module that is in your vehicle.  Please read below  regarding limitations.

> 4. The maximum air pressure in my tires on the trailer are within working
> air pressures allowed by your system, but the tires on the tow vehicle are
> allowed to have 80psi.  Is this a problem?

> 4. Our current Light Truck RV Systems below will read up to a maximum of
> 127ps.  Our passenger car system will read up to a maximum of 50 psi.

> 5. Prices?

> 5.  Please see below for prices on our Current SmarTire.
>
> Please find some information on our current SmarTireTM Wireless Pressure
> Monitor Systems for passenger cars, RV and trailers.  SmarTire is ideal
for
> anyone that values the security, peace of mind and efficiency provided by
> continuous tire pressure and temperature monitoring.  Best of all,
SmarTire
> is approved for use with virtually all tubeless tire and wheel assemblies.
> Presently SmarTire can monitor up to a total of six tire locations.
> Suggested retail for pricing for our Tire Monitoring Systems not including
> installation is as follows (US Currency):
>
> 050.0200 - Passenger Car System $199.00
> 052.1012 - 2 Position Light Truck/RV System $199.00
> 052.1014 - 4 Position Light Truck/RV System $399.00
> 052.1016 - 6 Position Light Truck/RV System $499.00
>
> You can purchase SmarTire at many retail outlets such as Discount Tire,
> America's Tire, The Tire Rack, SEARS, NTB, Goodyear Tire Stores,
> Bridgestone/Firestone Stores and many other independent Tire Dealers.
> (Participation varies from store to store).
>
> Discount Tire/America's Tire Part numbers
> 37500 - Passenger Car System
> 37502 - 2 Position Light Truck/RV System
> 37503 - 4 Position Light Truck/RV System
> 37504 - 6 Position Light Truck/RV System
>
> SEARS & National Tire & Battery (NTB) Classification numbers
> 95114 - Passenger Car Systems
> 95214 - Light Truck/RV Systems
>
> In the Northwest you can try Bob Dickman Tire Centers at 800 257-8430.
>
> The following is a guideline for application of the SmarTire system on
> various Recreational Vehicles:
>
> Motorhomes: 30' in length or less
> Note: SmarTire does not recommend application on Motorhomes in excess of
30'
> in length with tires of all steel construction (steel body plies, i.e.
> 11R22.5, 11R24.5).
>
> Travel Trailers: 40' in length or less
> 5th Wheel: 40' in length or less
> Boat Trailers: 40' in length or less
> Utility Trailers: 40' in length or less
> Horse Trailers: 40' in length or less
> Towed Car: Behind Motorhome not exceeding 25'
>
> The above is merely a guide. SmarTire has been used successfully on
vehicles
> beyond the range specified in these guidelines. Due to the nature of radio
> transmission however, SmarTire cannot guarantee reception on vehicles in
> excess of these guidelines.
>
> We have established these guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction with
> our current product before we release the all-new 20-position RV system.
> SmarTire is making every effort to bring the new RV system to market as
soon
> as possible with the features and quality the RV community is expecting.
We
> at SmarTire thank you for your dedication and loyal support, we will keep
> you informed of new product developments as they occur.
>
> If you have any questions or require additional information I can be
reached
> at 888-982-3001.
>
> Sincerely,>
>
> Shelley Finley
> Customer Service Manager