How does Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) work?

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Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is designed to help drivers monitor and maintain the proper tire pressure in their vehicles. Proper tire pressure is essential for safety, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. TPMS systems alert drivers when the tire pressure falls below a safe threshold, typically 25% or more below the recommended pressure for the vehicle.

The company launched an innovative TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) solution in Saudi Arabia to help commercial fleets optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance safety by offering real-time tire health monitoring and insights.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Here’s a basic rundown of how Goodyear’s TPMS works and what features it might include:

Sensor-Based System: Goodyear’s TPMS uses sensors inside the tires to measure the air pressure. These sensors transmit data to a receiver in the vehicle, usually located near the dashboard. Some systems use direct sensors that measure the actual pressure, while others rely on an indirect system that monitors the tire’s rotation and detects pressure changes based on the behavior of the tire.

Dashboard Alerts: When the system detects that a tire is under-inflated, it sends a visual or audible alert to the driver, often in the form of a warning light or an icon of a flat tire on the dashboard.

Benefits:

Safety: By alerting the driver about under-inflated tires, the system helps reduce the risk of tire blowouts or accidents caused by poor tire performance.

Fuel Efficiency: Maintaining proper tire pressure can improve fuel economy, as under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance and cause the engine to work harder.

Tire Longevity: Properly inflated tires wear more evenly, extending their lifespan.

Maintenance and Calibration: TPMS systems may need to be reset or calibrated after tire rotations, replacements, or adjustments. Goodyear, like many other tire manufacturers, offers services for these tasks, which can usually be done at a tire shop or dealership.

Types of TPMS:

Direct TPMS: Measures the actual air pressure inside each tire with individual sensors, and provides real-time data.

Indirect TPMS: Doesn’t directly measure tire pressure but instead uses the vehicle’s ABS sensors to detect differences in wheel speed, which can indicate low tire pressure.

Goodyear also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the system, making sure the sensors are properly functioning and replacing batteries in sensor-equipped models as needed
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