TPMS mandatory, tire pressure monitoring system

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The question of when the EU regulation will require electronic tire pressure monitoring systems is frequently asked. The answer is: for newly registered passenger cars and certain Sprinter group classes from November 1, 2014. This also applies to winter tires.

No need to get excited.

The EU regulation has caused a lot of excitement, even though it has been gradually taking effect for years. The mandatory use of electronic tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) began in the USA under President Clinton. There it was discovered that tires with pressure checked cause fewer accidents, consume less fuel, last longer, and are generally more environmentally friendly. We understand that drivers may object to paternalism, but in the case of electronic tire pressure monitoring, this seems outdated. Nobody checks the temperature of the coolant or engine oil by hand these days, and nobody bothers to measure the brake fluid or fuel themselves. These tasks are delegated to sensors. Tire pressure should also be measured directly by sensors while driving; this would not be possible manually anyway.

Tire pressure is important while driving.

Less so when stationary at the gas station. Although checking the tire pressure there is obviously better than not checking the tire pressure at all. One of the strengths of a direct electronic tire pressure monitor is that it warns of any pressure or temperature changes. The warning is given while driving, allowing the driver to react and avoid a worse situation.

Drivers have the choice

Even if a vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system installed at the factory, you can still choose which system you want to use to measure the tire pressure. The differences are considerable. An indirect system based on ABS data, for example, does not measure tire pressure or tire temperature; it only measures wheel speeds and warns if these change. If such a system is installed, you should retrofit a direct measuring system such as a TireMoni to receive direct pressure and temperature data from the tire. Even if internal sensors are too expensive to maintain because they are welded to the batteries and cannot be taken on the winter/summer tires, or if you drive a car that does not yet have an electronic tire pressure monitoring system, you are well advised to choose a TireMoni. Depending on the size and measuring range, a TireMoni system costs between 100 and 350 euros for four or more wheels with a monitor and sensors, whose batteries you can easily change yourself.

How do I get a TireMoni system?

About the online shop: https://shop.TireMoni.com also at many dealers, the dealer list and further detailed information can be found here: www.TireMoni.com