Benefits of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

Here at Hometyre Cumbria, we can supply and fit a TPMS system to your vehicle, these systems are an electronic tyre safety feature which is designed to monitor the air pressures so you don't have to!

Since the end of 2012, all new passenger vehicles have to be equipped with a TPMS system as standard, click here to read about the different types of TPMS.

The way your tyre behaves is dependent on those all important tyre pressures, if your tyre is under inflated it will wear heavily on the outer edges which will drastically reduce the life of your tyre. On the other hand if they are over inflated the tyre will wear on the centre of the tread, once again leading to a huge loss of mileage you can get out of that tyre, losing you money in the long run.

As well as costing you money the air pressures can also affect braking distance, handling and ride comfort. In extreme cases under-inflation could even lead to a blow out. Your tyres will not only lose air if they are damaged (e.g. punctured), they will naturally lose air over time. For example a brand new tyre could easily lose between 3 and 9 psi in a year, we highly recommend you check your tyres on average once a month.

At this time of year money can be something we don't want to think about! Another saving you could make by keeping your tyre pressures at the recommended psi is on fuel. If your pressures are right then the fuel efficiency of your tyres will be more effective, therefore saving you even more!

So save yourself money, time and effort by calling Hometyre Cumbria, we can come out to Keswick, Carlisle, Penrith and surrounding areas and can come to your home or work to repair or replace your TPMS system and keep you safe on the roads! For more information just call our friendly team on 0333 444 5454.