They are popularly known in the industry as “TPMS”. For over 15 years, industry has been working on development of this system that can measure operating tyre pressure while driving and warn the driver of the vehicle in the event of under inflation or pressure loss in the event of puncture.

They can also measure the temperature of the operating tyre and warn the driver in the event of increase and decrease in the operating temperature.

The operating limits of pressure and temperature can be set in the system. It shall have both higher limits and lower limits.

They are wireless and operated with RF technology, where a sensor and transmitter fitted in the tyres and a receiver and display unit in the dash board of the vehicle. They respond and act vice versa when the situation arises.

There are two types of TPMS – Direct systems and Indirect systems:

DIRECT SYSTEM:

Attach a pressure sensor/transmitter to vehicle’s wheel inside the tyre’s air chamber. An in-car receiver warns the driver in real time if the pressure in any one of the tyres falls below the pre-determined level.

INDIRECT SYSTEM:

Use the vehicles antilock braking system’s wheel speed sensors to compare the
Rational speed of one tyre vs the others. If one tyre is low on pressure, it will roll at a different number of revolutions per km/mile than the other three tyres, and alert the vehicle’s on board computer.

Added Benefits With TPMS

- It monitors the health of the tyre.
- Tyre pressure and temperature are monitored real time so the above benefits are reaped.
- If any puncture, the driver gets the alert so that he can react to the situation.

Inflation pressure, if not correct, has an effect on fuel economy.

Drivers do not check the tyre pressure very often and this leads to a general under-inflation of tyres and therefore an increase in fuel consumption upto 5% and Carbon-dioxide emissions are also increased.

Under inflated tyre increases the tyre wear and reduces the life of the tyre.

Tyre Gauges at Petrol stations are generally in-accurate and contributes to poor fuel consumption.

85% of punctures are related to tyres with a history of under-inflation.

Maintaining the correct air pressure in tyres shall enhance the life of suspension assembly.

Road conditions across the world are not hidden.

Last 50 years, Indian Automobile population has grown by a whooping figure of
170 times, where as the road infrastructure has expanded by 9 times only.

Current estimated population of vehicle is over 5.5 crores.

Growing rate is about 25 – 30 lakhs per year.

Passenger car alone contributes about 11 – 12 lakhs per year.

ACCIDENTS AND LOSS OF LIVES:

Accidents are on the increase as the number of vehicles are on a phenomenal rise.

The loss of lives in accidents is close to ONE LAKH persons in year 2003.

Always wear seat belts. Wearing seat belts decreases death by 20 – 30%

Always keep a fire extinguisher in the car to prevent major mishaps due to fire.

Do not use air conditioner when you are stuck in a water logged situation.

Do not roll up windows if you are stuck in a water logged condition as power Windows may prevent your exit when jammed. It is handy to keep a small hammer.

Always stick to the lane assigned to you and stay with speed limits.

Always look for road signs and give due importance to them.

Do not honk unnecessarily as it causes air pollution

If you have a driver, avoid back seat driving to prevent confusion and chaos.

Do not accelerate while you are moving out a parked car. Always look forward for other moving vehicles in the road, then move forward slowly.

Use indicators while turning left or right at least 30 meters before turning. Be extra careful while cutting lanes and parking areas

Be extra careful while reversing the vehicle . Look for pedestrians and other obstacles.

Always leave early to avoid speeding.

Be careful while changing the lanes. Indicator must be used.

Do not stop abruptly – slow down before stopping so that vehicle behind gets the warning.

Take adequate rest while traveling long drives to prevent fatigue and exhaustion.

On high ways avoid bumper to bumper traveling to stop at a short notice.

Drive at a optimum speed for a traveling comfort, safety and better mileage.

While driving at night make sure all lights are working – head and tail. Use low beam to avoid bedazzling of vehicles in the opposite direction.

The only accessory that is adding value to the customer, pays back the customer while supporting the customer and the vehicle for a greater (better) safety.