What TPMS does

TPMS.com is a family-owned, US-based e-commerce distributor specializing exclusively in Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) products. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at 22343 La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda, California, the company operates as a category specialist, self-described as the largest source for TPMS needs. Its catalog spans TPMS sensors (OEM and OE-equivalent from Schrader, Huf/BHsens IntelliSens, VDO), service kits, valve stems, diagnostic and programming tools (ATEQ VT47, DT41, DT47BLE; Bartec), bulk programmable sensors, retro-fit kits for older vehicles, and a dedicated heavy-duty TPMS line for commercial trucks and fleet vehicles (Bendix, Continental, Freightliner, Goodyear, Haldex). Vehicle coverage extends across 60+ makes and 1997-2026 model years, including luxury, mainstream, and emerging EV brands (Tesla, Rivian, Lucid).

The company's business model is one-time product sales at price points ranging from approximately $19.98 for budget sensors to $899.98 for professional diagnostic tool kits, with no subscription or recurring revenue component. TPMS.com serves two primary customer segments through distinct channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on tpms.com (with vehicle-make/model/year search functionality) targeting individual vehicle owners, and a dedicated wholesale program ([email protected]) targeting independent tire shops, tire service centers, and national chain stores with bulk-pack SKUs and account-based pricing. Fleet operators are identified as a secondary segment. The go-to-market relies on organic SEO via thousands of vehicle-specific landing pages, an extensive technical resource library (TPMS training, best practices, identification guides, YouTube video content), and organic social presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. Standard shipping is advertised at 1-3 business days within the United States, where the company exclusively operates.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: the storefront runs on the Volusion e-commerce platform, and the company does not develop its own TPMS hardware or software. The competitive differentiation rests on category focus, brand-domain authority (tpms.com), depth of vehicle-coverage SEO content, and breadth of multi-brand distribution relationships rather than on intellectual property or technology development. No revenue, headcount, funding, ownership-structure, or management-team details are publicly disclosed, and the company has no known parent, institutional investors, or venture funding.

Name

TPMS

Legal name

TPMS.com

Website

https://tpms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TPMS.com is a family-owned US e-commerce distributor of tire pressure monitoring system sensors, tools, service kits, and retrofit kits, serving individual vehicle owners and wholesale tire/repair shops across 60+ vehicle makes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) & Tire Telematics (TLAEAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Wheels, Tires & TPMS Accessories Manufacturing (Rims/Spacers/Valve Stems/TPMS Sensors) (IMACANAF)

Keywords

• Tire pressure monitoring systems
• TPMS sensors and parts
• Automotive TPMS tools
• Vehicle sensor distribution
• Automotive service kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - TPMS Sensors and Parts: One-time sales of TPMS sensors, valve stems, service kits, tools, and accessories. Products are sold at various price points ranging from budget sensors (~$20) to premium sensors and diagnostic tools (up to $900+). No subscription or recurring revenue model indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TPMS.com is a specialized e-commerce retailer and distributor of Tire Pressure Monitoring System products, selling OEM and OE-equivalent TPMS sensors, diagnostic and programming tools (ATEQ, Bartec, Huf), service kits, valve stems, retro-fit systems, and heavy-duty truck TPMS solutions. The company serves individual vehicle owners and wholesale auto repair/tire service centers across 60+ vehicle makes spanning 1997–2026 model years in the United States.

Product overview

TPMS.com is a family-owned US-based e-commerce company and the largest supplier of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of TPMS sensors (OEM and OE-equivalent from brands such as Schrader, Huf IntelliSens, and VDO), TPMS tools and diagnostic equipment (ATEQ, Bartec, Huf), service kits, valve stems, and retro-fit systems for adding TPMS to older vehicles. The product line covers passenger vehicles from 1997-2026 across over 50 vehicle makes (including Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others) as well as truck and heavy-duty TPMS solutions. The company also offers a wholesale program for tire shops and automotive retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TPMS Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors that monitor air pressure in vehicle tires and transmit data to the vehicle ECU for dashboard display; available as OEM and OE-equivalent sensors from brands including Schrader, Huf IntelliSens, and VDO for 1997-2026 vehicles across 60+ makes.
• TPMS Diagnostic and Programming Tools Professional diagnostic and programming tools used to activate, reprogram, and relearn TPMS sensors after replacement or tire service, including ATEQ VT47, DT41, and DT47BLE (Bluetooth-enabled), Bartec, and Huf equipment at price points from $449.99 to $899.98; sold to professional auto service technicians.
• TPMS Service Kits OE-spec service kits for TPMS sensors that bundle valve stems, valve caps, valve cores, and adapters required for TPMS maintenance and sensor replacement across various vehicle applications.
• TPMS Retro-Fit Systems Aftermarket TPMS kits that add tire pressure monitoring to vehicles not originally equipped with factory TPMS, with variants for RVs, autos, cargo trailers, horse trailers, OHV, travel trailers, and UTV; serves owners of pre-2007 (pre-federal TPMS mandate) vehicles.
• Truck and Heavy-Duty TPMS Heavy-duty TPMS sensors and systems for commercial trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles, supplied by manufacturers including Bendix, Continental, Freightliner, Goodyear, and Haldex; targets fleet operators and commercial service centers.
• TPMS Bulk Programmable Sensors Programmable TPMS sensors sold in bulk quantities (12-count and 210-count packs) for professional shops and wholesale buyers, allowing a single SKU to be programmed to multiple vehicle applications and reducing inventory overhead for tire and wheel service centers.
• Wholesale TPMS Program Dedicated wholesale supply program for independent tire shops and national chain service centers, providing volume pricing, account-based ordering, and bulk TPMS part supply; account setup coordinated via [email protected].

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered primary and core.

• SchraderprimaryTechnology or IntegrationKey TPMS sensor manufacturer whose products are prominently featured on tpms.com. Schrader EZ-Sensor and related TPMS products are sold through the platform. Schrader is an OE (original equipment) TPMS manufacturer providing both replacement sensors and service parts.
• Huf/BHsensprimaryTechnology or IntegrationMajor TPMS sensor manufacturer supplying IntelliSens sensors sold on tpms.com. Huf (now under BHsens brand) provides both standard and Bluetooth-enabled TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools.
• ATEQcoreTechnology or IntegrationTPMS diagnostic and programming tool manufacturer. ATEQ VT47 and DT41 tools are featured products sold through tpms.com. These tools are essential for TPMS sensor programming and vehicle relearn procedures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tire Rack: Large online retailer of tires, wheels, and related accessories including TPMS sensors and service kits. Closest direct competitor in the U.S. online tire/wheel parts space with similar vehicle-specific catalog depth and wholesale-to-consumer reach.
• ATEQ: TPMS diagnostic and programming tool manufacturer (VT47, DT41, DT47BLE). ATEQ tools are featured on TPMS.com, but ATEQ also sells direct to shops and operates its own TPMS service training program, overlapping with TPMS.com's tool-and-training value proposition.
• Bartec Auto: TPMS diagnostic tool manufacturer and TPMS service solutions provider. TPMS.com distributes Bartec tools, and Bartec competes in the professional TPMS service market with its own tool, training, and shop program offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Discount Tire/America's Tire: Largest U.S. independent tire retailer with both retail storefronts and online ordering. Sells TPMS sensors and service kits as part of a broader tire/wheel offering, competing with TPMS.com for both DIY and shop-channel sales.
• Schrader (Sensata Technologies): Leading OE TPMS sensor manufacturer (parent: Sensata). TPMS.com is a distributor of Schrader products, but Schrader competes indirectly by selling direct to large retailers and dealer networks; it is the dominant TPMS OE supplier in North America.
• Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst (BHsens): Major OE TPMS sensor manufacturer (IntelliSens product line). TPMS.com distributes Huf products but Huf also serves OE automakers and large aftermarket retailers directly — a primary upstream partner that is also a competitive channel risk.
• AutoZone: Largest U.S. auto parts retailer with extensive TPMS sensor inventory and same-day store pickup. Competes directly with TPMS.com on DTC pricing and convenience, particularly for the DIY consumer segment.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: Major U.S. auto parts retailer carrying TPMS sensors, service kits, and diagnostic tools across thousands of stores. Competes on breadth, immediacy, and professional shop account programs alongside TPMS.com.
• Continental TPMS: Global automotive supplier offering OE TPMS sensors and commercial truck TPMS solutions. TPMS.com carries Continental heavy-duty TPMS, while Continental also sells direct to OEMs, fleets, and large aftermarket distributors.

Emerging players

• Bendix: Commercial vehicle safety systems supplier with TPMS offerings for trucks and trailers. TPMS.com distributes Bendix heavy-duty TPMS products; Bendix competes in the commercial fleet TPMS segment that TPMS.com is expanding into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tpmsdotcom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGzXOUnjcM4VS4COEDMg3rQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/wwwTPMScom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tire-safety-systems-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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