Schrader has a new addition to its EZ-sensor line for
tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
The 433 MHz EZ-sensor, in conjunction with the
company’s 315 MHz edition, delivers enhanced options
and brings the total coverage to about 72 percent of
the 65 million TPMS-equipped vehicles in the U.S.,
according to Trevor Potter, vice president for the
North American aftermarket.
“The 433 MHz sensor rounds out the EZ-sensor technology
development cycle,” reports Scot Holloway, general
manager at Bartec. “With two sensors, the EZ-sensor
program makes servicing TPMS-equipped vehicles a smart
business decision,” he says.
“Additionally,” notes Holloway, “with eight different
Bartec scan/programming tools compatible with EZ-
sensor, we offer flexible options for the single
independent repair bay all the way to the national tire
dealers and mass merchants.”
The 433 MHz enables legacy vehicle coverage as well as
further access to domestic, Asia-Pacific and European
platforms. To differentiate, the 315 MHz has a black
sensor housing while the 433 MHz is gray.
“We’re very excited to add the 433 MHz sensor option
for EZ-sensor,” says Potter. “This addition to our
portfolio moves Schrader even closer to reaching our
goal of 90 percent coverage for all vehicle
platforms.”
He goes on to note that “while coverage is certainly
important, it is critical to note that not all
replacement TPMS sensors are created equally. EZ-sensor
offers a true OEM-equivalent sensor while providing our
aftermarket customer-partners a future-proofed and
completely scalable solution with just two SKUs. At the
same time, EZ-sensor delivers an easy-to-use
replacement package that repair technicians can adopt
quickly.”
Coverage-wise, with the addition of the 433 MHz the
remaining vehicle platforms in the overall line include
Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi and BMW.
For more information, visit www.tpmsmadesimple.com.
