Which is the Right Tire Pressure Sensor for Your Vehicle

Choosing the right tire pressure sensor is essential for optimum tire performance and safety. According to Google search, “the correct tire pressure sensor ensures accurate readings and compatibility with your vehicle. Factors like ease of installation and durability are also important.” Ensuring compatibility with your vehicle's make and model is critical to guarantee a proper fit. Additional factors to consider include accuracy and reliability of pressure readings, ease of installation, durability, and battery life. It’s also beneficial to check if the sensor is programmable or requires specific tools for setup. Evaluating these aspects will help you choose a sensor that caters to your unique needs, maintaining optimal tire pressure for a safer and smoother driving experience.

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Winter Tires and TPMS Tools – what tool should you choose? (VIDEO & ARTICLE)

When installing new winter tires on your vehicle, a TPMS tool is necessary to write the new sensor ID locations to your TPMS system. If new wheels and aftermarket programmable TPMS sensors are purchased for the new winter tires, the sensors will also need programming. Whether you’re a technician or a DIY enthusiast, having the appropriate TPMS tool is essential for programming aftermarket programmable sensors or writing the sensor information to the vehicle's ECU.

Tool Comparison Chart

VT56 with OBD

VT36

VT31

FUNCTIONALITY

• Make, model, year lookup: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Reads and activates all OEM sensors: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Programs programmable sensors: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Reads universal/multi-protocol sensors: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Decodes TPMS sensor data (ID, pressure, frequency, battery status, accelerometer): VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• TPMS relearn procedures built in tool (includes indirect relearn procedures): VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• RKE tester: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Displays TPMS sensor part numbers: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Displays service kit part numbers: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Multi-lingual, 18+ languages: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Updateable through WebVT: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Most up to date vehicle coverage: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Robust design, passes drop test up to 3 feet: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Liquid resistant: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Programs aftermarket sensors from historical data: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Icon-based menu: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• OBDII visual locator built on board: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Displays TPMS data all in one screen (4-7 tires): VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Retrieves and decodes TPMS DTC on tool: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Training built-in: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Help tips to guide technicians on how to reset TPMS on a vehicle: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Stores vehicle information by make, model, year, job number, plate number, VIN number: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Stores vehicle information by date: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Make, model, year sensor usage statistics: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Tool usage tracker: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌

HARDWARE

• Screen size: VT56 - 3.5" LCD color, VT36 - 2.3" monochrome, VT31 - 2.3" monochrome
• Battery: VT56 - Lithium ion, VT36 - Lithium ion, VT31 - 9V
• SD card storage: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Visual tool response: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Audible response: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Wi-Fi capable for communication to PC: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Barcode VIN scanner to select make, model, year: VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• OBDII capable (includes coverage for Asian, US, and European vehicles): VT56 - ✔, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌

ACCESSORIES

• Tire Tread Depth Gauge: VT56 - Optional, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• IR thermal printer: VT56 - Optional, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌
• Docking station: VT56 - Optional, VT36 - ❌, VT31 - ❌

For shops working with tires regularly, the VT56 TPMS Diagnostic tool is an ideal all-in-one standalone TPMS tool. It can easily swap summer and winter tires and relearn 98.6% of Domestic, European, and Asian vehicles. With patented Sync-ID technology, technicians can reset vehicles via the OBDII port, circumventing lengthy manual relearning procedures. The VT56 can read and diagnose all OE and aftermarket TPMS sensors and program almost every brand of aftermarket TPMS sensors. Frequent updates ensure the latest TPMS sensor and vehicle coverage.

For shops working with tires on a weekly to monthly basis or for DIY enthusiasts, the VT36 TPMS Activation and Programmer tool is suitable for winter/summer tire swapping. It can read and diagnose all OE and aftermarket sensors and program nearly every brand of aftermarket TPMS sensors. Additionally, it can reset up to 60% of TPMS systems as a standalone tool.

Individuals swapping their own tires may find the VT31 suitable for reading and activating TPMS sensors. For aftermarket programmable TPMS sensors, use a VT36 or VT56 to write existing or new sensor information.

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Tool Comparison Chart for DIY Home Garages working with Asian vehicles

VT36 with Quickset

VT31 with Quickset

FUNCTIONALITY

• Make, model, year lookup: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Reads and activates all OEM sensors: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Programs programmable sensors: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Reads universal/multi-protocol sensors: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Decodes TPMS sensor data (ID, pressure, frequency, battery status, accelerometer): VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• RKE tester: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Displays TPMS sensor part numbers: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Displays service kit part numbers: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Multi-lingual, 18+ languages: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Updateable through WebVT or ATQuickset: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• Most up to date vehicle coverage: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Robust design, passes drop test up to 3 feet: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Liquid resistant: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔

HARDWARE

• Screen size: VT36 - 2.3" monochrome, VT31 - 2.3" monochrome
• Battery: VT36 - Lithium ion, VT31 - 9V
• Audible response: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ❌
• OBDII reset capable with Quickset tool for Asian vehicles: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔
• Manual and Auto relearn capability, 98.6% Domestic and European vehicles: VT36 - ✔, VT31 - ✔