Message #75 From:
NewsBot Date: November 13, 2006 06:01:00 AM
GM News VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Tire Pressure Warnings
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The combination of bad weather - rain, snow, or ice - is sure to be in
our forecast soon. As we head into the colder months, it is essential to
check on the wear and tear of your car's tires. Cold weather with a
mixture of low tire pressure can lead to a blowout while driving. The
Tire Industry Association says their biggest concern regarding consumers
and underinflated tires is tire failure.
Technology has been developed to help alleviate this growing concern.
Wireless sensors can be placed in tires to warn when the air pressure is
dangerously low. Some new cars have tire pressure monitoring systems to
indicate that you have a problem. These systems have a simple dashboard
light that comes up when your tires are underinflated - which is similar
to the amber light that comes up when your gas gauge is very low.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has mandated that all
new vehicles sold after September 1, 2007 have tire pressure monitoring
systems. Many new vehicles are available with them already.
Manufacturers suggest that if you don't have a tire pressure monitoring
system that you test you tires once a month.
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