Search

TPMS: Fact or Farce

User Rating: / 16
PoorBest 
TPMS: The Cash Cow The monitoring of a car's tire pressure is something that has not been featured as something that is of prime importance, until recently. As far back as two years ago, legislation in the United States has made it mandatory that all automobiles that come out of the production line be fitted with TPMS, or tire pressure monitoring systems. So, the question is, why the sudden urgency? If tire pressure monitoring is something to be concerned about, why then was it not implemented years before, alongside with other car features like oil level monitoring, temperature monitoring, door lock features and so on. The answer lies in the perception that any casual visual inspection of the tires will yield a reasonable assessment of tire pressure status. However, to the untrained eye, as most drivers would fall into this category, the lessening of pressure of up to twenty five percent for instant, would not be immediately obvious. Twenty five percent, incidentally, is the threshold limit set by the Tread Act that stipulates vehicle tire performance, and we can reasonably assume the when this threshold is reached, vehicle safety in terms of road holding, stopping distances and so on, would be compromised. Indeed, tpms or tire pressure monitoring systems, should have been introduced earlier, rather than just in the last few years. Nothing matters more to the safety of passengers and pedestrians than road safety. It is undeniable that tpms will help to reduce road accidents as a result of tire blowouts for instant, but one would still have to question the initial cost of installation as well as the subsequent maintenance fees. Needless to say, such added costs are been passed down to the consumers, and rightfully, one will question if statistics are indeed available to determine if automotive accidents of the kind caused by deflated tires are reduced as a result of implementation. Skeptics will claim that the entire campaign of putting pressure sensors on every vehicle in the United States is no more than a farce to put money into the pockets of industrialists. It should not come as a surprise that a whole new industry, in the vehicle OEM as well as the aftermarket sectors, is been created to cater for the requirements of the new legislation and tpms manufacturers vying for a share of the market. It seems to some that tpms implementation seeks to benefit those in the business of providing such products and services much more than to the benefit of road users. In the final analysis, it will seem that the real benefits of tpms and the extend to which it will help to reduce accidents will only be apparent in years from now when numbers are available to justify the continuing expenses of installation and maintenance. In the absence of reliable statistics in favor of tpms, one would rather choose to revert back to the good old days of just giving the tires a kick.

Author Articles
More From This Author
Advertising on the internet is something that all businesses should consider if their goal is to reach out to a targeted search audience whether domestically or internationally. Search advertising, also known...
What matters the most to drivers, passengers and road users who commute daily on our public roads in terms of safety? Nobody would deny that the integrity of vehicles by way of road holding, stopping...
If there is any invention since the dawn of the automotive industry that matters most to the safety of drivers, passengers and road users, it would be the TPMS, or tire pressure monitoring system. While checks...
Other similar terms that is used in referring to strapping are terms like bundling as well as banding. Basically strapping is a method of trying to hold together what ever that needs to be fastened. One of the...
The design of an old ring is perhaps one of the most precise and engineered product. An o-ring is a simple but very useful sealing component, one that is used in numerous applications and industries. From...
Related Articles
Related Articles
A bride spends a lot of time to select the best wedding dresses as she wants to look gorgeous and extremely fabulous on that big day. However, it can surely be a daunting experience for a bride-to-be to...
What matters the most to drivers, passengers and road users who commute daily on our public roads in terms of safety? Nobody would deny that the integrity of vehicles by way of road holding, stopping...
Sometimes, investing in different sectors shows that you have access to the suitable advice. This will pin you inside the right direction as you are reach learning the market, as well as the financial flow on...
It may sound like a 100% oil free anti-aging facial lotion recent natual skin care advances, but the oil is 100% free is actually the best part and we do not need oil? The truth is that some organic oils are...
Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole family, especially when a child is diagnosed. Whether you're a parent, sibling or other friend, your support and understanding can make all the difference. A...
Latest Articles
Latest Articles
The selection of the correct grade of material as well as the right design for o-rings and gaskets is of vital importance to the sealing intergrity of the final product. Rubber sealing technology primarily...
Jogging and running, whether for exercise or competition, constitute one of the most efficient ways to get in shape, trim off extra weight, and build endurance. There is no question that there are multiple...
Over the last several years, more and more men have been jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to trimming the jungle below the belt. This phenomenon may have been inspired in part by the adult film industry,...
Getting a better ACT Composite is such a high stakes game these days. Your test result can determine which school you get into and whether or not you get a scholarship. Each college or university...
Resisting chemical attack is one of the important criteria in the design of sealing products like o-rings and sealing gaskets, and nitrile as a compound a suitable and recognised as the preferred material for...
 


Member Login

Elite Scooters AU
Electric Mobility Scooter
and Mobility Solutions.
Afikim mobility scooters
Advanced & stylish mobility scooters
Afiscooters.com

RSS