What to Do with Tire Pressure Monitoring After Changing Wheels?

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Changing wheels generally does not have a significant impact on tire pressure monitoring. You only need to transfer the tire pressure monitoring sensors to the new wheels and then reset them. Tire pressure monitoring automatically and continuously checks the tire pressure while driving, alerting the driver to leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. There are three common types of tire pressure monitoring systems: Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring: This system uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire pressure. The pressure data is transmitted wirelessly from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the pressure for each tire. The system automatically alerts the driver if the tire pressure is too low or if there is a leak. Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring: When the pressure in a tire decreases, the vehicle's weight causes that tire's rolling radius to become smaller, making it rotate faster than the other wheels. By comparing the rotational speed differences between tires, the system monitors tire pressure. Indirect tire pressure monitoring relies on calculating the rolling radius of the tires to monitor pressure. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Overview: This system combines the advantages of both direct and indirect systems. It installs direct sensors in two diagonally opposite tires and includes a four-wheel indirect system. Compared to using only direct systems, this hybrid approach reduces costs and overcomes the limitation of indirect systems, which cannot detect low pressure in multiple tires simultaneously. However, it still cannot provide real-time pressure data for all four tires as effectively as a full direct system.