Vehicle capability and the speeds at which they're operated have been increasing considerably faster than the perceived importance of maintaining and checking proper tire pressure. As a result, a useful safety feature is to be come standard on all 2008 vehicles in the USA- a Tire Pressure Monitoring System or TPMS.
"Making TPMS standard on all 2008 models is just part of automobile manufacturers' continued efforts to improve safety in vehicles," said David McCurdy, president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. "Drivers need to maintain and be aware of proper tire pressure, which is just another important step in helping to ensure the safety of their vehicles while driving."
A tire pressure monitoring system places a small sensor inside of each wheel, transmitting data to an on-board computer which lights a signal in the instrument cluster in the event that pressure in a tire (or tires) falls below an acceptable limit.
Under inflated tires can pose a safety hazard, as well as diminished fuel efficiency and excessive tire wear. Many things can cause tires to loose pressure, and McCurdy stresses the importance of checking tires in the fall. "Fall is around the corner and while the new tire pressure symbol in all 2008 vehicles will let drivers know when their pressure is low, it is not meant to be a substitute for maintaining proper tire pressure. We urge drivers to check their tire pressure at least once a month and before long driving trips."
"Making TPMS standard on all 2008 models is just part of automobile manufacturers' continued efforts to improve safety in vehicles," said David McCurdy, president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. "Drivers need to maintain and be aware of proper tire pressure, which is just another important step in helping to ensure the safety of their vehicles while driving."
A tire pressure monitoring system places a small sensor inside of each wheel, transmitting data to an on-board computer which lights a signal in the instrument cluster in the event that pressure in a tire (or tires) falls below an acceptable limit.
Under inflated tires can pose a safety hazard, as well as diminished fuel efficiency and excessive tire wear. Many things can cause tires to loose pressure, and McCurdy stresses the importance of checking tires in the fall. "Fall is around the corner and while the new tire pressure symbol in all 2008 vehicles will let drivers know when their pressure is low, it is not meant to be a substitute for maintaining proper tire pressure. We urge drivers to check their tire pressure at least once a month and before long driving trips."