• Tire manufacturers know that a primary cause of premature tire failure and poor tread life is under-inflation. Studies show that low tire pressure can also greatly increase a vehicle’s rolling resistance resulting in poor fuel economy.

• Tire Sentry ® was originally developed for the trucking industry to monitor tire pressure from the instrument panel and has received several U.S. industry awards. Recreational Vehicle and Bus models have also become very popular in the U.S. and Canada.

• The Tire Sentry ® is a wireless tire pressure monitoring system that monitors for low tire pressure by installing a set of electronic valve caps that contain a pressure sensor and microchip transmitter. It can increase useful tire life and help to improve fuel economy by preventing under-inflation

• Fleet Specialties Div. has announced this new generation of Tire Sentry ® systems will include new models for cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and trailers, and will include several new features. The tire sensors continuously monitor the air pressure of each tire, and signal the driver when tire pressure drops below the normal operating pressure. A dash mounted instrument display identifies which tire is losing air pressure usually long before the tire is damaged, or becomes unsafe to drive on. Because of the system's unique wireless operation there are no wires or hoses to the wheels, and no connection is necessary to a towed vehicle.

• The use of the new generation tires will require a tire pressure warning system to advise the driver of a developing tire problem.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Fleet Specialties Div. at
31312 Via Colinas, Suite 107, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Telephone (818) 889-1716, or Fax at 818-889-3982.

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