Understanding TPMS
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) is to alert you when tyre pressure is too low and could to create unsafe driving conditions. If the light is illuminated, it means your tyres could be underinflated, which can lead to undue tyre wear and possible tyre failure. It's important to understand the importance of proper tyre inflation, and how TPMS can help you maintain your tyres.
Maintaining proper tyre inflation is essential to vehicle handling, overall tyre performance, and load carrying capability. A properly inflated tyre will reduce tread movement, reduce rolling resistance, and increase water dispersion. Reduced tread movement gives the tyre a longer tread life. Reduced rolling resistance, the force required to roll a loaded tyre, results in increased fuel efficiency. Increased water dispersion decreases the possibility of hydroplaning.
In most sensors there is a lithium battery with an expected life of 8-10 years.
OEM sensors are designed to last approx 8-10 years under normal conditions. Temperature / climate can affect this.
Underinflation can cause premature treadwear and possible tyre failure. Overinflation can result in decreased traction, premature wear, and the inability to absorb road impact. Overinflated tyres will show premature wear in the center of the tread. On the other hand, underinflation will cause sluggish tyre response, decreased fuel economy, excessive heat buildup, and tyre overload. An underinflated tyre will show premature wear on both outside shoulders.
The TPMS warning light will help warn you when your tyre pressure is too low. Your TPMS has various illumination patterns that mean different things. Keep reading to find out what they mean.
If you’re learning about tyre pressure sensors for the first time, finding the TPMS indicator on your dashboard is simple. It’s a horseshoe-shaped light with an exclamation point in the center.
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