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Is the "managing valve" built into the tire adjustable? If I want adjust my car's handling by adding a few extra psi in just the rear tires, how do I do that? If I try to add it manually, it seems the managing valve will simply release the excess pressure.

If the managing valve fails - and the tire still has plenty of tread - can it be fixed/replaced independently of the rest of the tire? If not, it would seem that the managing valve could be a significant single source of failure.

I like the approach. I've often though that current TPMS sensors should, in similar fashion, be motion powered instead of battery powered.

Now if they can get this to work for the spare tire...]]>Feb 27th 2008 4:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/new-self-inflating-tire-constantly-under-pressure/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/new-self-inflating-tire-constantly-under-pressure/A system also ads rolling resistance and weight to the tire/wheel package. ]]>Feb 27th 2008 4:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/new-self-inflating-tire-constantly-under-pressure/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/new-self-inflating-tire-constantly-under-pressure/
Of course in the US, the gov't would have final say over your settings, to ensure safety and optimal economy.
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