TPMS Mounting Solutions

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Here at TPMS Direct, we recognize the importance of tire pressure monitoring systems and we’re committed to helping customers with their TPMS problems. Whether you’re driving on OE or aftermarket wheels, TPMS Direct has the right solution for you.

TPMS Mounting Strap Kit 

The TPMS mounting strap kit is made from 304 stainless steel. The strap exceeds all OEM torque specifications and fits on wheels from 13″ to 26″ in diameter. The TPMS mounting strap kit is very easy to use and install.

• Fit the strap around the drop center of the wheel
• cut of excess material
• slide on OE bracket or TPMS bracket (comes with strap kit)
• tighten with a screwdriver
• cradle can be adjusted for various valve stem angles

You can purchase the TPMS mounting strap kit individually or purchase a set of 4 at a discounted price.

90 Degree Adapter with Bolt-On Valve Stem

The 90 degree valve stem with TPMS mounting loop is designed for use on multi-piece wheels with 90 degree standard diameter valve stems.

• The valve stem must be located in the tire drop in zone of the rim
• The TPMS sensor must have an adjustable angle valve stem
• You can securely mount the TPMS with a set screw

You can purchase the 90 degree adapater with bolt-on valve stem individually or purchase a set of 4 at a discounted price.

Straight Outer Mount Adapter with Bolt-On Valve Stem

Designed for use on one-piece wheels with straight standard diameter valve stems

• Valve stem must be located in the tire drop in zone of the rim.
• TPMS must have an adjustable angle valve stem.
• You can securely mount the TPMS with a set screw

You can purchase the straight outer mount adapter with bolt-on valve stem individually or purchase a set of 4 at a discounted price.

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Proper TPMS Maintenance

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Maintain your TPMS for optimal performance!

Even though TPMS has become the industry standard, you should still manually measure your tire pressure at least once a month. Doing so will ensure more than just the safe tire pressure levels that sensors indicate, but ensure optimum tire pressure. Also, running a flat tire will result in damage to both the tire and the TPMS sensor.

Be selective in the people who work on your car and its tires. Someone who is lacking the proper equipment or knowledge can damage the sensor. Damaged sensors can not be fixed and must be replaced.

Corrosion from air compressors can also damage the electronics on the sensors. To prevent corrosion problems, use dialectic silicone grease. Apply a small amount on each of the threaded portions of the stems. Also, a good cap on each stem will help lock out moisture.

Be careful to not bump curbs. Doing so can result in a damaged stem or a cracked sensor.

Never use fix-a-flat or any other type of sealant that is sprayed into the tire. Sealants can clog and damage sensors as well as cause valves to malfunction.

Manufacturers recommend servicing TPMS sensors everytime your tire is removed from the rim.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and Driver Safety

Keep yourself, your loved ones, and those around you safe with TPMS!.

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In the U.S. as of 2008 and in the E.U. as of 2012, all new models of passenger cars must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. The passing of the TREAD act has helped all members of the transportation community realize that visual inspections and “tire-kicking” are not adequate means of checking tire pressure. Using TPMS to maintain tire pressure can ensure increased fuel efficiency, extended tire life, decreased maintenance, improved stability and handling, decreased emissions, and most importantly, greater safety for the driver, the vehicle, and others on the road.

Under inflated tires are the #1 cause of tire failure and contribute to a variety of tire problems including: heat buildup, fly separation, and sidewall/casing breakdowns. Running your tires on inadequate pressure breaks down casing and can eventually lead to tread separation.

For your safety, the safety of your loved ones, and those around you, please don’t skip on installing TPMS on your vehicle or replacing damaged sensors. Let’s exercise caution and make the world a safer place to drive for our generation and future generations to come!

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A Brief History of TPMS

Why tire pressure monitoring systems exist and the prominence of TPMS in the transportation market

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Tire pressure monitoring systems were first adopted by the European market in the 1980s as an optional feature for luxury passenger vehicles. In the United States, the implementation of TPMS was a direct result of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act published by the Clinton administration. What led the Clinton administration to enforce the TREAD act was the Firestone tire recall in the late 1990s (rollovers following tire tread separation was linked to more than 100 deaths). The Act mandated the use of TPMS technology in all motor vehicles under 10,000 lbs to help alert drivers of low tire-pressure. All vehicles sold after September 1, 2007 are affected by the TREAD act.

Today, a wide variety of tire pressure monitoring systems exist, each with its own capabilities and options. TPMS inhabit transportation markets worldwide and provide monitoring for all vehicle types, sizes, and configurations.

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TRW develops new hybrid TPMS

TRW Unveils its Next Generation Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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TRW Automotive Holdings (TRW) has unveiled its new Hybrid TPMS system. This next generation TPMS system merges the sensing technologies of today’s TPMS systems with automatic location functionality.

Like the current generation TPMS sensors, this new Hybrid TPMS sensor uses four basic wheel-mounted direct TPMS sensors to measure the pressure and temperature of the air inside a tire. What the Hybrid system then does is combine the data gathered from the wheel-mounted direct TPMS sensors and combines it with the wheel speed data from a vehicles ABS or electronic stability control (ESC) system. What results is an auto-location function which informs the driver which tire(s) may have low pressure.

The combination of data from the TPMS sensors and the vehicle’s ABS/ESC sensors is sent to the Hybrid System Receiver mounted in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

TRW Vice president of electronics engineering Martin Thoone states that the new Hybrid TPMS system offers a variety of new benefits compared to current generation TPMS systems

– Has the advantage of a premium auto-location system

– Eliminates the need for additional electronics to locate sensor positions

– Housing and installation costs are reduced since the receiver is located inside the vehicle, therefore making the Hybrid TPMS System the most affordable auto-located system yet.

– Comparable accuracy at a lower cost

– Best technical solution for both tire safety, reduces CO2 emissions, and improves fuel consumption

TRW Automotive Holdings expects that its Hybrid TPMS System will be ready for production by 2013.

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