What are the benefits of TPMS equipped vehicles?
Tyres can lose up to half their air pressure before appearing to be under-inflated. Under inflated tyres are not only a safety hazard, but they also cost the consumer money. Safety: • Up to 40% of European motorists are riding around on under-inflated tyres (using same ratio = 4,800,000 Australian vehicles) • 80% of motorists in the UK fail to regularly check their tyres • 75% of roadside flats are preceded by a slow leak or under inflation The most critical safety component on a vehicle (tyre pressure), is commonly overlooked until its often too late. Installing a TPMS unit allows for the constant monitoring of tyre pressure, hence improving braking efficiency and reducing accidents related to under or over inflated tyres. Cost Saving to the consumer: Fuel consumption increases when tyres are incorrectly inflated (either over or under the required pressure). Research shows that tyres which are under-inflated by 6 PSI can increase fuel consumption by 2% and tyre wear by 25%. Correct ty
