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Everything You Need to Know About the TREAD Act

The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act was passed by Congress in 2000 in response to a major recall of defective tires that created unsafe driving conditions and multiple driver fatalities (one hundred deaths due to rollovers were attributed to tire tread separation). The TREAD Act has since been incorporated into the existing National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

Understanding TPMS Programming

Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems are a highly technical vehicle safety feature and the TPMS sensor is a crucial component of the system. There are many different sensor types available on the market, including the aftermarket’s preferred solution - programmable sensors. Programmable sensors, like Schrader’s EZ-sensor® family of products, come blank and need to be programmed to the specific make, model, and year of the vehicle being serviced.

Back to Basics: A Guide to TPMS Programming Tools

Tires need to be kept in good condition for the safety of the vehicle owner and all drivers on the road. After all, they are the only component connecting the vehicle to the road. A big part of keeping tires in good shape is ensuring proper tire pressure and adherence to manufacturer requirements. In addition to TPMS sensors, TPMS programming and diagnostic tools play an important role in your TPMS program...

Explaining Types of TPMS Sensors in Terms of Music

The technology in vehicles is constantly improving and changing as cars become smarter. As always, with new technology comes more options, and TPMS is no exception...

Back to the Basics: TPMS Relearn Procedure Fundamentals

While most shops work with TPMS on a daily basis, use this as a refresher and a tool for new hires - even as information to share with your customers if they want to learn more about the complexity of the relearn process...

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Media Contacts

For media inquiries please contact:

Europe & Americas
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APAC
Judy Ren
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