„Tires are a frequently underestimated weak point on long journeys. High loads, long journeys, and summer heat mean constant stress for tires. Tires that are too old are often no longer able to withstand this strain. The result is tire blowouts and the serious accidents they cause,« warns Bettina Zahnd-Sinzig, Head of Accident Research at AXA Winterthur. Tires reach this critical age limit at… ...

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In the past, tire pressure sensors that screwed onto the outside of the valves caused problems in winter. Salt and ice caused the screws to seize. TireMoni reacted quickly, improved the threaded parts, and developed an installation spray. Since then, driving has been trouble-free, even in winter. However, some people still have reservations – and we notice this in conversations at trade fairs. ...

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There are many tips for dealing with flat tires, and you can read about some of them in the following article. However, it's much better to notice a loss of air in time, especially if it occurs while driving. Then you can still react and pull over to a safe place, avoiding having to carry out tire repairs on the highway or on a busy road. ...

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TPMS: Mandatory from 2012. For all new vehicle models in the European Union, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will become mandatory equipment from 2012. A resolution of the European Parliament stipulates that all new cars in the European Union must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. The new regulations, adopted by a large majority on March 10, 2009, are part of the EU climate package, with which ...

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We react to signals. Traffic lights are a simple example, and we also know the signals of clothing, place of residence, vehicle type, and vehicle size. Traffic lights serve to secure priority. Those with a green light may proceed; those with a red light must stop. Perhaps we also apply this principle of regulating priority to other things. ...

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Choose the test winner! 'Very good' in ADACmotorwelt 01/08 – and 5 stars in the ÖAMTC test. With the various TireMoni models, you too can now retrofit your vehicle with a high-tech tire pressure monitoring system. TireMoni Checkair – intelligent tire pressure monitoring, easily retrofitted in three steps: 1) Insert batteries into the display unit. 2) Insert a battery into each sensor. 3) ...

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