Norman Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
April 11, 2016
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Moore on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds.
New laws require all vehicles to include a This technology has been used by Norman race car drivers for years. They are able to head off problems from under inflation by closely monitoring tire pressure on the track. It's up to your vehicle's manufacturer to determine which of many TPMS systems available they'll use to comply with the law.
Obviously, all of this doesn't come free for Moore drivers. U.S. government studies have estimated the net costs. Of course, the TPMS system itself will cost something. Maintaining the system will have a cost, replacement of worn or broken parts and tire repair cost increases.
Your safety has always been a priority at South Side Garage. We want you on the road and accident free. We've traditionally provided things like tire rotations, snow tire mounting and flat fixes at a very low cost. We've been able to quickly and cheaply provide the service, and pass the low cost on to you as an expression of our good will.
Like all other Moore service centers, here at South Side Garage we've had to purchase new scanning equipment to work with the TPMS sensors and to update expensive tire change equipment to better service wheels equipped with the new monitoring systems. Our friendly and knowledgeable service technicians at South Side Garage have been thoroughly trained on many systems and new tire-changing techniques. All of this adds up to significantly increased cost to perform what was once a very inexpensive service for you.
So when you start so see the cost of tire changes, flat repairs and rotations going up at South Side Garage, please keep in mind that it's because of government mandated safety equipment. We want to keep you safely on the road – and we're committed to doing it at a fair price. This safety equipment will help you avoid the most common types of vehicle failure in Norman, and possibly a catastrophic accident.
South Side Garage
2220 Pole Rd
Moore, OK 73160
405-308-1514
http://www.thesouthsidegarage.com
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