AAA Warns Motorists New Tire
Pressure Monitoring Systems Should Not Replace Monthly Tire Checks
As 2008 model year vehicles hit the road, motorists will find they are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that illuminate an on-dash warning light when
Federal law mandates that all 2008 and newer vehicles must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. However, the systems are calibrated not to trigger the warning light until a tire is at least 25 percent under inflated - well below the pressure required for safe driving.
