It has been estimated that one out of four vehicles on the road is running on under-inflated tires which could impact the vehicle handling, braking, fuel efficiency, tire tread life and comfort while driving and also directly affects the life span of tires. Incorrect tire pressure has a direct impact on safety and often results in tire blowouts which can cause serious problems for fleets. Also, with fuel efficiency being one of the most important factors that determine the profitability of fleets, ensuring the tires are inflated to optimum pressure levels is of paramount importance, over and above the quality and life of the tires which play an important role in enhancing fuel efficiency and overall fleet productivity.
WABCO, a leading global supplier of technologies and solutions that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, offers OptiTireTM, the next generation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) specifically designed to offer an efficient solution for all commercial vehicles, including trucks, trailers and buses. The system monitors tire pressures and cautions drivers of tire problems such as low pressure and falling pressure due to leakage or punctures. It also has internal sensors that measure and report tire temperature and gives warnings of a potential blowout or tires catching fire.
WABCO OptiTireTM is compatible across a spectrum of commercial vehicles. The external sensors, normally used for tube tires, provide precise information on tire pressure and enable a particularly easy retrofit as the tires aren’t removed from the rim during installation. WABCO Vehicle Tracking system telematics enables delivery of tire performance information directly to fleet depots, allowing them to schedule maintenance as and when required, and support drivers on the road.
Why choose WABCO OptiTireTM:
- Flexible system configuration – valve-mounted internal or external sensor
- Early tire pressure loss detection through temperature measurement using internal sensors
- Driver warning via dashboard or external display, compatible with telematics
- Compatible with all kinds of rims due to availability of different valve variants
- 10-year extended sensor life
- Complete truck-trailer solution
- Extended tire life, by up to 20%
- Easy to retrofit
- Delivers up to 2% fuel savings in case of under-inflation
- Easy assembly due to valve-mounted sensor & frame ECU
