Tire pressure monitoring systems are mandatory for cars
Since 1 November 2014, it has been legally required that every vehicle in vehicle categories M1 and M1G is equipped with a Tire pressure monitoring system This applies to every vehicle in one of these registration classes that was registered after November 1, 2014. The basis for this is EU Regulation ECE R-64, which also specifies the technical requirements for a tire pressure monitoring system; it came into force in two phases on November 1, 2012 (for new vehicle models) and November 1, 2014 (for all newly registered vehicles).
On the following pages we provide information about the Benefits of a tire pressure monitoring system for the user, you will find a product overview of the various TireMoni models and in our press review we link to current specialist articles and publications in which a TireMoni tire pressure monitoring system was mentioned.
Comparison of direct vs. indirect tire pressure monitoring systems
The legally required tire pressure monitoring system can be a direct-measuring system, meaning it uses tire pressure sensors (inside the tire or on the valve) that measure the air pressure and transmit the data to the vehicle. Alternatively, the pressure loss can also be detected by evaluating the ABS sensors. This system evaluates the fact that as the tire pressure decreases, its radius also decreases, and it therefore rotates slightly faster than the other tires with normal pressure. However, indirect systems cannot be expected to display the pressure values.
Driver information with warning function
A tire pressure monitoring system belongs to the class of driver information systems; it informs the driver about the status of their tire pressure in the case of direct-measuring systems or about a pressure loss in the case of indirect-measuring systems. The responsibility for ensuring that the vehicle is traveling with the correct tire pressure (and is therefore roadworthy) naturally remains with the driver. Although the responsibility remains with the driver, the tire pressure monitoring system nevertheless offers significant practical benefits: In the event of a pressure loss, the warning usually comes early enough that the driver has sufficient time to find a safe place to stop and resolve the problem. This almost always prevents total failures. The tedious task of checking the air pressure is completely eliminated with direct-measuring systems, because the pressure values are displayed in the cockpit.
Costs and environmental aspects
In addition, with the help of the tire pressure monitoring system, the driver can ensure that the tires are operating at the optimal pressure, thus improving tire wear and fuel consumption. This can also prevent unnecessary environmental pollution and also result in significant cost savings. In contrast, with the direct-measuring systems offered by car manufacturers, there are the costs for the sensors; a separate set of sensors is required for summer and winter tires, and after a few years of operation—when the sensor batteries are exhausted—this investment becomes necessary again. Therefore, a full amortization of the costs through savings in fuel consumption and tire wear is likely only realistic for frequent drivers.
Conclusion
Basically, a Tire pressure monitoring system useful for any vehicle equipped with pneumatic tires. That's why TireMoni has been offering corresponding devices for quick and easy retrofitting to any vehicle since 2008. TireMoni was developed so that the system can be installed in virtually any vehicle and is as cost-effective as possible for the user. One set of tire pressure sensors is sufficient for summer and winter tires; the sensors are simply swapped when changing tires. Sensor batteries are also easy for the user to replace, keeping running costs pleasantly low. At the same time, the performance is at the same level as that offered by direct-measuring systems from car manufacturers.
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