Federal regulations have required some sort of computerized tire-pressure monitoring system in new cars since the 2007 model year. Most of these are active types that employ a sensor mounted to each ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire. The sensor ...

Tire pressure sensors reflect a tire snag's development and alert the driver that the issue needs immediate attention. A vehicle runs smoothly on tires, and your driving safety will undoubtedly be at ...

Tire and automotive technology supplier Continental has added a valve cap sensor to its lineup of Digital Tire Monitoring products and services. This sensor works with all of Continental’s digital ...

Ventech USA has developed Pneuscan, a system for reading tire pressure and tread wear by driving over a sensor plate. The system, which requires no vehicle modification, stores the information ...

Cars have had tire pressure gauges forever, and coming this summer, Quarq—SRAM’s technology brand—thinks bikes should as well. The company unveiled its new TyreWiz real-time tire pressure sensor at ...

Do tire pressure sensors use individual batteries (that may last only 10 years) rather than the car’s electrical system? Could such a battery replacement cost about $85 for each wheel? What about ...

Sensata Technologies ST has announced the development of the company’s latest Tire Mounted Sensor, which is expected to launch in 2023 in collaboration with a major tire manufacturer. The new sensor ...

When it comes to the pressure of bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in performance. The Outrider sensor was designed with that fact in mind, as it provides real-time pressure ...

Temperatures plunged early this week as a potent cold front pushed through the Sunshine State. This cold air likely triggered the tire pressure light in your car. The science behind it could help you ...