TPMS TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring System Introduction A Tire Pressure Monitoring System is a new safety device that measures, identifies and warns the driver when one or more tires is significantly under-inflated. 100% of all 2008 model year vehicles are required to come equipped with a TPMS system… TPMS Facts and Support What constitutes potentially hazardous under-inflation? When the tire pressure monitoring system identifies one or more tires with a loss of 25 percent or more below the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended specification, this tire can no longer operate safely; a warning light will illuminate to alert the driver to this dangerous… TPMS Tech Tips Before any tire service, rotation or replacement the TPMS sensors should be checked to make certain they are operational. Sensor operation can be verified in minutes by checking for a warning light or instrument read out or by using the TPMS diagnostic tool… This little sensor can save your life Tires are one of the most critical safety features on a vehicle yet most people ignore them. Tires influence the vehicle’s ability to handle, steer, brake, and maintain stability. If tires are under-inflated safety is compromised. Sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially at highway speeds…