IVTM
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Introduction
2 Introduction
This chapter gives you an overview of the benefits IVTM provides.
2.1
IVTM prevents tire blow-outs
IVTM stands for Integrated Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring. The system is con-
tinuously monitoring tire pressure on all wheels by means of sensors. In the event
of a critical pressure drop, a display in the driver cabin of the towing vehicle warns
the driver in time. Since around 85% of all punctures are caused by driving with
wrong air pressure or creeping pressure loss while in motion, risk of tire burst can
be reduced down to 15% thanks to IVTM.
fig. 2-1:
Root causes for roadside emergencies (source: ADAC 2011)
A
Tires 31.6%
B
Electrics 29.2%
C
Engine 20.7%
D
Others 18.5%
2.2
IVTM reduces cost
By selecting the correct tires and having them properly maintained, substantial sav-
ings can be achieved per vehicle and year. Maintaining correct inflation pressure
for instance: In practice, about every second tire is run at an air pressure falling be-
low 10 percent of the specified one. Also 20% under nominal pressure is not rarely
observed and this will reduce tire mileage by as much as 20%. This will push up
fuel consumption in each case.
Full tire pressure checks usually take around 30 minutes per vehicle, IVTM can
help reduce or even eliminate this extra work.
So IVTM minimises cost and makes a great contribution to safety on our roads.
IVTM allows employment of Super Singles instead of twin wheels.
IVTM can be easily retrofitted.
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