2025-08-13 by UDIAG
Introduction:
When you think of underinflated tires, what comes to mind? Blowouts, complicated tire-changing procedures, or shipment delays? While these issues themselves are frustrating, the hidden risks are far more serious. In fact, tens of thousands of traffic accidents related to tire safety occur each year. Insufficient tire pressure not only compromises driving safety, but also has far-reaching consequences. Studies show that for every 1 PSI decrease in tire pressure, a vehicle’s fuel efficiency decreases by 0.3%. Not to mention the additional costs associated with tire replacements, repairs, and labor costs associated with blowouts.
With the right tire pressure monitoring system, you can prevent potential problems before they occur. Manually checking tire pressure, by contrast, requires stopping the vehicle and using a tire pressure gauge, a process that can be tedious and inaccurate, especially on larger vehicles with many tires.
Fortunately, there’s a convenient and efficient way to monitor tire pressure: a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). In this blog, you’ll learn more about what TPMS is, how it works, its different types, its specific benefits, and the potential costs of replacing the sensors. Join us as we explore the secrets of this technology and see how it can easily help ensure safer driving and save you money in the long run.
A tire monitoring system, also known as a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), is an electronic device used in vehicles that alerts the driver when the pressure in at least one of the tires drops to a dangerous level (usually below 25% of the recommended value).
Enhanced Security
Proper tire pressure is crucial for optimal braking performance, handling, and driving stability. Insufficient tire pressure can cause damage or a blowout, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control and potentially leading to a serious accident. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) allows you to check tire pressure at all times and take appropriate action if the system issues an alarm.
Improve Fuel Efficiency
Keeping your tires within the correct pressure range not only improves fuel efficiency but also maximizes your vehicle’s mileage, helping you effectively reduce your daily fuel expenses.
Longer Tire Life
Insufficient tire pressure causes uneven wear, further shortening the lifespan of your tires. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) helps you maintain ideal tire pressure, ensuring even wear, extending tire life, and saving drivers money in the long run.
Reduce Maintenance Costs
Adequately inflated tires are easier to maintain than underinflated ones. Using a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to monitor tire pressure in real time can effectively reduce the frequency of tire replacements and extend the life of your vehicle. Simply put, installing a TPMS not only reduces maintenance costs in the long run, but also reduces the hassle of frequent tire changes.
Regulatory Compliance
There are two main types of TPMS based on how they measure tire pressure: direct TPMS and indirect TPMS.
If you’re looking for an affordable tire pressure monitoring system, an indirect tire pressure monitoring system might be the right choice for you. This system monitors the relative rotational speed of the tires to determine if they are underinflated.
When a tire is underinflated, its diameter is reduced, causing it to rotate faster than a properly inflated tire. The indirect tire pressure monitoring system uses the ABS sensors to compare the rotational speeds of each tire and detect if any tire is exhibiting abnormal rotational speed.
Compared to direct tire pressure monitoring systems, indirect TPMS offers the advantage of requiring no additional sensors, such as pressure sensors, making it less expensive. However, this system has limited accuracy—it cannot fully monitor the inflation status of all tires at once. Furthermore, indirect TPMS will only detect and report low tire pressure if there is a significant difference in tire rotational speed.
The system will continuously analyze this data, and if it finds that the tire pressure of a tire is below the safe range, it will alert the driver through the warning light on the dashboard.
Direct TPMS offers significant advantages in detection accuracy over indirect TPMS. It not only accurately identifies low and high pressure conditions but also monitors the pressure of each tire independently. This allows it to detect problems even if all tires are simultaneously underinflated, something indirect TPMS typically cannot do.
Q: How many years of updates does the X-20 TPMS scanner include?
A: Lifetime Free Updates. Ensures your tool remains up-to-date with the latest sensors and vehicle protocols. This feature provides long-term value by keeping your diagnostics capabilities at the forefront of automotive technology.
Q: Does the X-20 TPMS scanner have other functions?
A: Of course, It also Integrate the most useful 10 service functions: ABS bleeding, BRT, TPMS, DPF, EPB, injector coding, oil reset, SAS, clutch adaptation and change tire.
Q: How Much does it Cost to Replace a TPMS Sensor?
A: If you’re wondering how much it costs to replace a TPMS sensor, the answer is that it depends on several factors—such as the type of vehicle, sensor brand, and the location of the repair shop. Different vehicle types may require sensors of varying quality. For example, heavy-duty trucks and trailers require more rugged sensors to withstand harsh environments. Therefore, sensor replacement costs for these vehicles may be higher than for lighter vehicles.
Q: Is the “Low Tire Pressure” Warning the Same as TPMS?
