Tire shops have turned a once simple errand into a surprisingly technical decision point: when you buy a fresh set of rubber, ...

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are relatively new additions to your car’s suite of sensors. At least if you’re old enough to remember when keeping an eye on tire pressures was boasted about ...

A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire. The sensor ...

Your car's tires are a vital element of your car's overall safety, and absolutely must be in ideal working order to ensure a safe driving experience. However, while it's easy enough to clock a ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Oct. 15, 2023. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Although it’s often overlooked, checking ...

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Tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) work by constantly measuring the air pressure within all four of your tires, then relaying that data to your car's computer. If the system is unable to measure ...