Tires play a direct role in how much fuel a vehicle consumes. Tire pressure, alignment, tread condition and rolling ...

As product manager for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) at Bendix, Jon Intagliata intimately knows how even a small difference in tire inflation pressures can reduce fuel economy and decrease ...

Onboard tire inflation systems allow you to continuously change or maintain tire pressures. There are actually two types of systems on the market — central tire inflation and continuous tire inflation ...

As the recession wears on, fleet owners have no choice but to keep seeking out every possible operating cost reduction. Certainly, none can afford to overlook savings that can be derived from properly ...

There is no greater impact to fuel economy – and no bigger budget wrecker – than tires. Regularly checking for inflation is a staple of every preventive maintenance and pre-trip program but with ...

• Hall-effect sensors used to control dc-electric motors can detect motor rotation direction, and rpm. • Improper inflation of aircraft tires drastically shortens tire life span, leading to premature ...

Trailers that go unseen for months can benefit from automatic tire inflation. What about fleets that see their trailers every week? Photos: Jim Park Automatic tire inflation systems are being ...

A tire does not have to go flat to become dangerous. A small drop in pressure can change how a vehicle grips the road, how it stops, and how it responds when a driver needs it most. That glowing ...

Every experienced off-roader knows that traction starts with tire pressure. Before you even lock in 4WD, adjusting your PSI can have a huge impact on how your vehicle handles terrain. Lowering your ...

Tire pressure affects how your bike handles, brakes, and corners more than most riders realize. Here's what to check and how ...

Keeping your car tires properly inflated is an easy maintenance chore that’s vital to your safety. Under-inflated tires build up excess heat as you drive, which can result in tire failure. With too ...

Proper tire pressure contributes to better fuel economy and smoother handling, so we tested 10 gauges to confirm your tires ...