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TIRE PRESSURE

Although most people overlook them, tires are unquestionably one of a car’s most important safety features. Road surface contact has an impact on braking, handling, stability, traction, and steering. This means that an unexpected tire breakdown might have detrimental effects, particularly if it happens while driving at a high speed.

Nearly 250,000 accidents occur in the United States per year due to low tire pressure.
About 75% of roadside flats are preceded by a slow leak or under inflation.
According to a recent survey, America could reduce its fuel consumption by 10% and save a collective $2 billion a year by keeping tires properly inflated.
NHTSA estimates that tire pressure monitoring systems could prevent as many as 79 deaths and 10,365 injuries each year in the United States.

What is the effect of under inflation?

Blowouts or flat tires cause an estimated 23,000 accidents yearly, of which 535 are fatal. Maintaining appropriate tire air pressure is extremely important for safety and can also impact how well your car handles and performs.

Why does having tires serviced cost more money and take longer than having them rotated?

Every time a tire is moved around the vehicle, technicians utilize specialized diagnostic instruments to examine and adjust sensors. When a tire is rotated, a sensor needs to be reprogrammed and verified to ensure it is operating properly. Additionally, OEMs advise installing a sensor service kit whenever a tire is maintained. These kits provide the replacement parts needed to service the sensor correctly. A sensor’s battery typically lasts between six and eight years. Since batteries cannot be changed, the sensor must be replaced when the battery dies.