Automatic Tire Inflation System

Tire pressure is a measure of the amount of air in a vehicle’s tires, in pounds per square inch. Having the proper tire pressure is a crucial safety issue. While many people may not recognize it, tires are one of the most important safety devices on a car.

It is advisable to check the tire pressure on all four tires at least monthly, if not more frequently – but this often ceases to be the case. As outlined by a NHTSA survey conducted in February 2001, 71% of the respondents stated that they check the tire pressure of their vehicles less than once a month. It is not surprising then, that AAA estimates about 80% of the cars on the road are driving with one or more tires under-inflated, leading to 1.2 billion gallons of wasted gas. There is a safety aspect to this issue as well: a government study performed in the United States has found that vehicles with under-inflated tires are 3 times more likely to be in an accident. While there might not be legal ramifications of not maintaining