TPMS: Wabco OptiTire
Improved safety, reduced costs
Wabco's Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) OptiTire™ is a proven and widely used tyre pressure monitoring system. It has been specifically developed to further reduce the operating costs of your trailer and increase safety. Starting from 7 July 2024, to comply with the R141 regulation, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will become mandatory for all new trailers. Read more about the functions and benefits of WABCO's OptiTire™ system below.
The system consists of six strap-mounted sensors placed around the rim. These sensors measure the tyre pressure and temperature. If the OptiTire™ system detects low tyre pressure or a high tyre temperature, it alerts the driver in the cab immediately. The tyre pressure and temperature can be read out at times via the truck dashboard, the SmartBoard, the OptiLinkTM smart phone app or Telematics.
WABCO’s OptiTire™ system has been specifically developed to maintain optimal tyre pressure of your trailer. We now all know that the tyre life is largely determined by ensuring correctly inflated tyres. Research reveals that just 15% over-inflation or under-inflation can reduce a tyre’s effective life by more than 10%.
Measuring tyre temperature and pressure detects any gradual leaks in time so you intervene and replace or repair the tyre. This prevents downtime caused by vehicle breakdowns, as well as the costs of assistance and recovery and costly on-site repairs. OptiTire™ maintains the right tyre pressure and maximises the tyre life.
Because the price of diesel is the largest variable cost for transport companies, good fuel management and savings are extremely important. The higher the roll resistance of the tyres, the higher the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Ensuring the tyres are correctly inflated increases the fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions.
Improved safety
Driving with the incorrect tyre pressure is dangerous. This means the truck and trailer have a longer breaking distance and has a negative effect on stability and steerability. Maintaining the tyre pressure at the recommended level improves the general safety for your driver and the surroundings.
Some benefits of WABCO OptiTire™:
Reduced trailer downtime
Extended tyre life
Lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Improved safety
Improved maintenance predictability
Greater insight into the condition of your trailer