What Is Tpms Service

…does my installer charge a "TPMS" service fee for installing new tires? Many of our Recommended Installers will charge a TPMS service fee as part of new tire installation. When the old tire is being removed from your existing wheel, it's best to remove the TPMS sensor (and the attached…

…provide TPMS as Original Equipment on model year 2008 and newer vehicles. Even though these systems are very prolific in the marketplace, there is still a lot of confusion about how the systems work and what needs to be done when buying new sensors. In my previous blog post, "What About TPMS…

…Tires We Know How They Go in Ice & Snow What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol? Why Electronic Drivers Aids & AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough in Winter Winter Driving Techniques Winter Maintenance Tips Winter Tire FAQs Wheels TPMS Information State TPMS Regulations Wheel Information Alloy…

…numbers? What do they mean? Refer to this drawing to see the various markings on a tire's sidewall. The tire identification number is shown middle left in the illustration and is essentially the tire's serial number. It is required when registering tires with manufacturers and is used for safety…

…service center's specialized tool(s). So every time you switch tires and wheels, your dealer or service center must overwrite your "winter" TPMS sensor codes with your "summer" TPMS codes and vice versa. If you do most of your own maintenance or your dealer/service center is…

…numbers? What do they mean? Refer to this drawing to see the various markings on a tire's sidewall. The tire identification number is shown middle left in the illustration and is essentially the tire's serial number. It is required when registering tires with manufacturers and is used for safety…

…Tires We Know How They Go in Ice & Snow What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol? Why Electronic Drivers Aids & AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough in Winter Winter Driving Techniques Winter Maintenance Tips Winter Tire FAQs Wheels TPMS Information State TPMS Regulations Wheel Information Alloy…

…numbers? What do they mean? Refer to this drawing to see the various markings on a tire's sidewall. The tire identification number is shown middle left in the illustration and is essentially the tire's serial number. It is required when registering tires with manufacturers and is used for safety…

…of miles without having to pull over and install a spare tire. Vehicles that use run-flat tires must have tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This is because most run-flats work so well that a driver may not even be able to feel a difference in driving when one tire has no air pressure. Early…

…your vehicle owner's manual to determine what you should expect. Vehicle handling with run-flat tires at zero pressure is different than at full pressure, too. Aggressive acceleration, cornering and braking should be avoided, as well as any unusual service conditions such as carrying heavy loads or…

…Tires We Know How They Go in Ice & Snow What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol? Why Electronic Drivers Aids & AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough in Winter Winter Driving Techniques Winter Maintenance Tips Winter Tire FAQs Wheels TPMS Information State TPMS Regulations Wheel Information Alloy…

…Tires We Know How They Go in Ice & Snow What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol? Why Electronic Drivers Aids & AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough in Winter Winter Driving Techniques Winter Maintenance Tips Winter Tire FAQs Wheels TPMS Information State TPMS Regulations Wheel Information Alloy…

…Tires We Know How They Go in Ice & Snow What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol? Why Electronic Drivers Aids & AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough in Winter Winter Driving Techniques Winter Maintenance Tips Winter Tire FAQs Wheels TPMS Information State TPMS Regulations Wheel Information Alloy…