The latest TPMS technology is... complicated

May 16, 2012

Nissan Motor Co. seemingly has advanced tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) technology on at least two of its 2013 models.

According on at to the company, the technology eliminates the need for tire pressure gauges. It sounds like a breakthrough.

But hold on. What, exactly, does the Nissan "Easy Fill Tire Alert " do? Is it really new? And could there be problems with it?

Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich writes about the technology in his latest blog. To read it, click on  "Will new TPMS technology eliminate the tried and true tire gauge?"

What do you think about the technology? What do you think will be the next TPMS breakthrough? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment!