Gates Australia is pleased to introduce the Schrader AirAware™ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) into the Aust/NZ aftermarket. This new and innovative product offers significant safety and cost saving benefits to all Australian and New Zealand drivers.
TREAD Act
On November 1st 2000 U.S. congress passed the Transportation Recall, Enhancement, Accountability and Documentations Act (also known as the TREAD Act), after a major recall of defective tyres due to inflation issues which caused unsafe driving conditions. The US TREAD Act mandates that by 2008, 100% of all U.S. manufactured vehicles must be installed with TPMS technology.
The introduction of the TREAD Act in the U.S. has now seen vehicles enter the Australian market with TPMS, including the Holden Caprice, Audi RS4 Avante, VW Passet, Jetta & Golf and Jeep Commander.
Schrader AirAware now brings OE quality TPMS technology into the Australian aftermarket.
What is TPMS Technology?
TPMS systems alert the driver when the pressure of their tyres changes to unsafe levels. This is achieved through a set of sensors which are installed in each tyre that send constant pressure readings to a receiver unit installed in the vehicle. This way, the driver is kept aware of the tyre pressure at all times.
What are the benefits of TPMS equipped vehicles?
Tyres can lose up to half their air pressure before appearing to be under-inflated. Under inflated tyres are not only a safety hazard, but they also cost the consumer money.
Safety:
- Up to 40% of European motorists are riding around on under-inflated tyres (using same ratio = 4,800,000 Australian vehicles)
- 80% of motorists in the UK fail to regularly check their tyres
- 75% of roadside flats are preceded by a slow leak or under inflation
The most critical safety component on a vehicle (tyre pressure), is commonly overlooked until its often too late.
Installing a TPMS unit allows for the constant monitoring of tyre pressure, hence improving braking efficiency and reducing accidents related to under or over inflated tyres.
Cost Saving to the consumer:
Fuel consumption increases when tyres are incorrectly inflated (either over or under the required pressure). Research shows that tyres which are under-inflated by 6 PSI can increase fuel consumption by 2% and tyre wear by 25%.
Correct tyre inflation saves money!
AirAware™ Retro Fit Kit
Gates are pleased to introduce the NEW Schrader AirAware™ TMPS Retrofit kit, suitable for installation in all aftermarket vehicles not installed with an OE TPMS unit.
The AirAware™ Retrofit Kit has the following features:
- OE quality designed for the aftermarket (the first global system with OE approved sensors).
- Easy Installation:
- The only system with snap-in valves
- Wireless Battery Operated System
- Fully patented sensor design.
- Provides a constant and continuous reading on tyre pressure and temperature.
The AirAware™ Retrofit Kit Measures the following:
- Measures and displays Tyre air Pressure & Temperature
- Reacts to Fast and Slow leaks (< 5secs) for early warning
- Warns for Punctures
- Self Learning i.e. does not require initialisation or zero button
- Can monitor spare tyre pressure
- Can monitor tyre pressure when stationary and deliver key-on information
Kit includes 4 sensors, a dash mounted receiver, batteries and all installation instructions.
Available from April 2007
The Schrader AirAware™ TPMS Retrofit Kit is a product of Gates Australia. For further information on this product please contact Gates Australia Customer Service on (03) 9797 9688.
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