TirePressure


SEMA 2009: The geekiest thing we've found so far

Tire pressure monitoring systems. Not the sexiest thing here at SEMA, but bear with us for a few minutes to geek out on one of the coolest things we've seen at the show that doesn't involve a whole vehicle. Autometer – which recently bought Stack and its line of competition gauges – has developed a new tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that ditches the batteries employed on traditional setups and uses... wait for it... crystals. First, the problem: Not only are batteries prone to dying, particularly when they're being ... Read more →

California to require mandatory tire-pressure checks at automotive businesses Chris Shunk

Keeping your tires properly inflated is a very good idea. An under-inflated radial can increase wear while also decreasing performance and fuel economy. But if the state of California can help it, ...

New self-inflating tire constantly under pressure Chris Tutor

We all know that keeping your tires properly inflated will prolong their tread life, help you burn less fuel and increase your safety. But finding a working air hose when you're away from your garage ...

Mr. Toad goes down in flames... a reminder to check tire pressure? Damon Lavrinc

The feds are so intent on having you check your tire pressure that they're willing to sacrifice toads in the process. Well, not really, but the new NHTSA ad campaign takes a strange tack to inform ...

Consumer Reports puts cheap tire monitor under pressure Chris Tutor

In September, all new cars sold in the U.S. will be required to have tire pressure monitoring systems. But for all those cars built without them, owners must rely either on their trusty gauge, or one ...

SEMA 2009: The geekiest thing we've found so far 1 month ago on Autoblog

Tire pressure monitoring systems. Not the sexiest thing here at SEMA, but bear with us for a few minutes to geek out on one of the coolest things we've seen at the show that doesn't involve a whole vehicle. Autometer – which recently bought Stack and its line of competition gauges – ...

California to require mandatory tire-pressure checks at automotive businesses 8 months ago on Autoblog

Keeping your tires properly inflated is a very good idea. An under-inflated radial can increase wear while also decreasing performance and fuel economy. But if the state of California can help it, under-inflated tires may soon be a thing of the past. California has passed a new law requiring most ...

New self-inflating tire constantly under pressure 1 year ago on Autoblog

We all know that keeping your tires properly inflated will prolong their tread life, help you burn less fuel and increase your safety. But finding a working air hose when you're away from your garage is like trying to find a working clock in an early-80's Buick. This is probably what led Coda ...

Mr. Toad goes down in flames... a reminder to check tire pressure? 2 years ago on Autoblog

The feds are so intent on having you check your tire pressure that they're willing to sacrifice toads in the process. Well, not really, but the new NHTSA ad campaign takes a strange tack to inform consumers that summer weather is Hell on tires. The PSA, posted after the jump, portrays a number of ...

Consumer Reports puts cheap tire monitor under pressure 2 years ago on Autoblog

In September, all new cars sold in the U.S. will be required to have tire pressure monitoring systems. But for all those cars built without them, owners must rely either on their trusty gauge, or one of the new valve-stem monitors. If you've been wondering how well these things work, Consumer ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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