Self-inflating tires

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "[s]afety experts estimate that 25 percent of passenger vehicles are operated with tires that are under inflated. Vehicles with properly inflated tires experience optimum ride and handling characteristics, shorter braking distances, longer tire life, and improved fuel economy." Put the other way around, vehicles with underinflated tires can be unsafe and are costly for consumers. That's why since 2008 new cars must come equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems.

Now, get this: Goodyear is developing a self-inflating tire, that is, a tire that, as the LA Times explains, will stay "inflated at the optimum pressure without the need for any external pumps or electronics." Read more about how self-inflating tires work.

Comments

[wheel balancers]

Inflating your tires to the specified pressure is important. So make it a habit to check and refill your tires once a month.

[TPMS Sensor]

The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver’s door.

[Tyre Repair]

Self-inflating tires allow a vehicle to adjust to the current terrain for ideal performance and safety in those conditions.This is the reason why many car owners prefer to use it.

[online payday loans]

Self inflating tires are very good in maintaining constant pressure over tire's lifetime. You can reduce your fuel costs by more than 15%. It is helpful in avoiding rapid starts and stops and keeping your engine tuned.