Is Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Necessary?
Actually, TPMS is absolutely necessary. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that contacts the ground; both driving and braking forces originate from them. TPMS ensures optimal tire condition and has the following functions:
- Maintaining proper tire pressure is crucial for driving safety; improper tire pressure can lead to serious consequences.
Low tire pressure causes excessive wear on the tire tread, leading to premature tire failure.
Increased fuel consumption: Low tire pressure increases the contact area between the tire and the ground, increasing friction and resistance, thus increasing fuel consumption.
Reduced braking performance: High tire pressure reduces the contact area between the tire and the ground, decreasing friction and increasing braking distance.
Shortened tire lifespan: High tire pressure causes excessive wear in the center of the tire tread.
Potential for tire blowout: Tire pressure 25% below the standard value increases the probability of a blowout by 3 times; pressure 25% above the standard value increases the probability of a blowout by 1 time. Monitoring tire pressure is essential. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the ground; driving force and braking force both originate from tires. Tire safety is paramount, and tire pressure monitoring ensures optimal tire condition.
For tires with thin sidewalls, leaks are difficult to detect. Continuing to drive with a completely deflated tire will cause sidewall wear, ultimately rendering the tire unusable.
Therefore, it is necessary to add tire pressure monitoring equipment to vehicles. However, for a small number of tires with thick sidewalls, since drivers can easily detect a leak, tire pressure monitoring is obviously not as effective for these types of vehicles.