Tires and Wheels
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Always on Guard (TMPS)
One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated. If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Sep 29, 2024
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: Oct 15, 2023
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
All new cars and light trucks in Charlotte, NC, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflat...
Published on: Nov 09, 2020
Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)
All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS. TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: Mar 09, 2020
Under Pressure: Your TPMS System
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around NC on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Sep 12, 2016
Simple Answers from Charlottetowne for Charlotte: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Charlottetowne Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard war...
Published on: May 14, 2014
Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Nov 10, 2011