What Does TPMS Mean?

When looking for a new car in Woodway, you’ll sometimes come across the acronym TPMS, but what does TPMS mean? TPMS stands for “Tire Pressure Monitoring System.” Vehicles that come with TPMS use it to track the air pressure of your tires and alert you when they need to be filled. Learn more from our guide below, and contact us if you have any questions. 

The Importance of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Now you know the answer to “What does TPMS mean?”, but why have a tire pressure monitoring system at all? Well, TPMS helps keep you from having under-inflated tires. Under-inflated tires can cause a number of different problems for you as you’re driving on Temple roads. These include: 

• Worse Traction: Under-inflated tires are worse at gripping the road in wet, snowy, or otherwise slippery conditions. 

• Decreased Carrying Capability: You won’t be able to tow or haul as much as you would be able to with properly inflated tires.

• Increased Likelihood of Flat Tires: Under-inflated tires are more likely to be punctured. 

• Worse Fuel Economy: Under-inflated tires make your engine work harder, reducing your fuel efficiency.

Your TPMS will let you know your tires are under-inflated with a dashboard warning light. The warning light often looks like a flat tire with an exclamation point in the middle, but check your owner’s manual to find out for sure. 

Properly Inflating Tires

While under-inflated tires can be an issue, you also don’t want to over-inflate your tires. Properly inflated tires will: 

• Have a longer lifespan
• Be more efficient 
• Have a lower risk of hydroplaning

You can find out the proper tire pressure for your vehicle by consulting your owner’s manual. Then, you can fill your tires at one of these Gatesville-area locations: 

• Many gas stations of tire filling areas
• You can come to our service center in Waco
• You can even use certain bike pumps right at home!

Take Care of Your Tires at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT

Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT is happy to help you take great care of your tires! Our rotating service coupons can help you get great deals on tire rotations or replacements, and you can always stop by to have us take a look or fill your tires for you.