There are several factors that we commonly consider when thinking about tyre performance - tread pattern, rubber compound and, of course, tyre brand. However, it may come as a surprise to many that the air pressure in your tyres is actually the most important factor in determining how well they perform. This is because regardless of brand, rubber compound or tread pattern, the effects of tyre pressure are universal and apply across the board. Tyre pressure affects the tyre's speed capability, load carrying capacity, handling response, wear rate and overall safety, yet many people seem to take the importance of correct tyre pressure for granted.
The second reason is economy. Over or under-inflated tyres suffer more damage than those with the correct pressure and need to be replaced more regularly. Vehicles with under-inflated tyres have increased rolling resistance that require more fuel to maintain the same speed. Properly inflated tyres can extend the life of tyre treads by as much as 35 percent.
The third reason is fuel efficiency and the environment. Correct tyre pressures help to maintain optimum fuel efficiency, equating to lower CO2 emissions coming from your vehicle. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) then serve a vital part in maintaining your car's safety and performance. ZMC Automotive offers a range of TPMS products to help you make sure your tyres are correctly inflated.
ZMC Automotive
ZMC Automotive now carries a range of Steelmate TPMS equipment that allows you to easily and effectively monitor your car tyre pressure. Renowned for its build quality, and available in a range of models - Smartphone, USB, Solar-enabled and direct-to-display - Steelmate TPMS is an important and effective way to keep track of each tyre's pressure and maintain optimum pressure.
Steelmate TPMS TP-77
The Steelmate TPMS TP-77 is the most user-friendly model in the range, a slim TPMS that plugs into the cigarette lighter slot. It allows the driver to monitor up to four tyres in real time using an easy-to-see LCD display. It also comes with a USB slot, which allows drivers to charge their phones or use other electronic equipment concurrently.
Installation is a breeze: simply plug the LCD into any 12V power socket. Subsequently, screw the pressure sensors onto the wheel valves, replacing the valve caps. An anti-theft system has been built into the product to deter people from removing the pressure sensors from wheel valves. The sensors are already pre-configured and labelled, so you are ready to go!
The Steelmate TPMS TP-77 is available at $268, or $288 for the internal sensor option.
Users also have the option of using internal or external sensors. External sensors offer a simple five minute DIY installation, without the need to do sensor matching. Because information is transmitted wirelessly, there is also no need to rebalance tyres after installation. Internal sensors are also an option, offering more accurate data compared to external sensors, but this requires specialised installation by a workshop.
ZMC has struck up a partnership with a supporting dealer - Pitstop @ Bartley - for internal sensor installation services. Pitstop @ Bartley is offering a promotional price of $30 for installation, compared to an estimated $120 at other workshops. Find out more about Pitstop @ Bartley here.
Other products
Over the years, ZMC Automotive is often regarded by many as the automotive security specialist, and also carries a wide range of car security equipment. The Steelmate Quality Car Alarms includes both two way as well as one way passive car alarms. ZMC also carries Steelmate Quality Parking Assist Systems, a range of four different models of parking sensors that help monitor your car's surroundings, aiding in hassle free parking.
To find out more about ZMC Automotive and the range of products that it carries, you can visit the company's website here. You can find ZMC Automotive at 50 Serangoon North Avenue 4 #01-22 First Centre S555856. Alternatively, call 65553560 to find out more.
