Tire pressure monitors in the wheel send data on the tire's ______ and ______

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Tire pressure monitors in the wheel send data on the tire's ______ and ______

Tire pressure monitoring systems send two kinds of data from each wheel: pressure and temperature. Pressure indicates whether a tire is underinflated or overinflated, which affects handling, wear, and fuel economy. Temperature helps flag abnormal heat buildup that can signal issues like leaks, overload, or tire damage, and it also helps the system verify readings for accuracy. Options like speed, humidity, or weight aren’t what TPMS sensors report, and these factors aren’t the data TPMS uses to alert you to unsafe tire conditions.

Tire pressure monitoring systems send two kinds of data from each wheel: pressure and temperature. Pressure indicates whether a tire is underinflated or overinflated, which affects handling, wear, and fuel economy. Temperature helps flag abnormal heat buildup that can signal issues like leaks, overload, or tire damage, and it also helps the system verify readings for accuracy. Options like speed, humidity, or weight aren’t what TPMS sensors report, and these factors aren’t the data TPMS uses to alert you to unsafe tire conditions.

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