I have the smarttire system and am totally un-impressed, the left front sensor stopped transmitting then came apart. I was at a Subaru dealer in MA for a WRX/STI SVX meet, and had the dealer diagnose my problem, $25.00 dollars later he tells me it sounds like the sensor is dislodged, but he doesn't have the parts on hand and doesn't want to get involved since it is an aftermarket rim and tire. Apparently the tire machine was out dated and not appropriate to dismount the tire and remove the busted pieces, so I had to drive an hour at under 60 to keep the vibration down.
The next day I went to NTB near me and the went into the tire and removed the sensor sure enough busted, and another $20 later the tire is back on my rim and re balanced. Does anyone else make a tire pressure monitoring system and what is it/they?
Also is this what I am to expect from dealers?

Also does anyone know what tireracks policy is on returns of this type?

Thanks, sorry for the long post

So here I sit out $50 bucks and the issue is not resolved,

please don't take this a bash on tire rack, I am happy with the tires and rims, just the timing (weekend) and difficulty in finding someone willing to service a Smarttire system.

 

Ok now this is getting BAD, I just went for ride and it sounds like I am DRAGGING THE TIN MAN DOWN THE ROAD!!!! it appears all my sensors are loose!!!! this is totally unacceptable