Hey!

 

Just picked up our -18 Superb Combi 2.0TDI this weekend and Im ordering some coilovers and new wheels for it.

Im just wondering does these cars come with active or passive TPMS ? ie do I also have to get new set of TPMS sensors along with the wheels ?

Welcome to the forum.

Nothing in or on the wheels. 

2 minutes ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

Welcome to the forum.

Nothing in or on the wheels. 

Thanks !

Thats a nice thing. Saves a solid 200+ euros. 😄

It uses the passive type, i.e. using ABS wheel sensors to measure rotational speed.

Looks like this when it detects low tyre pressure......in this case front left tyre.

 

Another example, this time rear right, in the Vehicle Status:-

 

 

There is a direct version that can b retrofitted.

10 hours ago, Xiin said:

Saves a solid 200+ euros.

i weren't happy with this lottery - replaced all tires

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/434028-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/

 

not all devices from Ali i can recommend
(with Google Translate)
2018 vs 2017 -> https://www.drive2.com/b/515882335611126160/
2019 vs 2017 -> https://www.drive2.com/b/549365763211789073/

31 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

i weren't happy with this lottery - replaced all tires

This is true, that active system is better and faster to react, but still thats something I can live without. Atleast for now. 

@Xiin

Direct TPMS set costed me 53€, in far 2017, nowadays similar sets can be found for ~30€.
(can't remember a day when i were able leave supermarket without pay that small amount)
YES, original VW's dTMPS is expensive and less informative, but ~30€ alternative is must have.

four Michelin Primacy 3 225/55r17 97Y costed me 592€

From factory my car only shows to check tire pressure, it doesn't tell which tire pressure is low.