What Does TPMS Mean

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Features

As we indicated, a tire pressure monitoring system is set to track your tire pressure and alert you if the level goes too low. Depending on your vehicle’s make and model, the TPMS warning light can have multiple appearances. Perhaps it reads “TPMS” or has a flat tire, an exclamation point or other symbols. When your tire pressure light is on, it means your tires are underinflated leading to any of the following occurring:

• Poor traction
• Decreased load carrying capability
• A flat tire or blowout
• Poor fuel economy

In the short-term, proper tire inflation can prevent you from having an accident around Novato. This can also prevent your tires from wearing out prematurely, even allowing your fuel economy to be superior when driving to Mill Valley or beyond.

Proper Tire Inflation

Whether your tires are underinflated or overinflated, this can lead to a variety of issues. Whereas a properly inflated tire will do the following:

• Reducing tread movement to increase the lifespan of your tire.
• Reduce rolling resistance that increases your car’s efficiency.
• Increases water dispersion to avoid hydroplaning when it rains in San Francisco.

To determine what’s the correct tire pressure for your vehicle, consult your owner’s manual to make sure they’re properly inflated.

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