FOCUS ON TIRE MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES FOCUS ON
TIRE SERVICES
When it comes to servicing tires and
wheels, it is critical for fleets to have
the proper tools and equipment.
Additionally, proper torque is integral
to preventive maintenance practices;
but only about half of respondents
advised they enforce this type of
program. Additionally, when it comes
to checking and correcting wheel nut
torque about a quarter (27 percent)
do this monthly, while another quarter
(24 percent) do this quarterly.
Similar to tire monitoring technologies,
tire analytics software―which
includes providing real-time data
to the fleet for analysis and decision
making purposes―is still an
emerging technology.
The following information provides
additional insights on maintenance
practices for fleets.
60%
We outsource to
an independent tire
service provider
1%
We service
on-site
38%
We have a
designated corporate
location that handles
these services
2%
Other
Have technologies like ATIS or TPMS
helped increase fleet uptime?
―including pressure and temperature―with
tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have
expanded and improved over time. In addition, the
latest technologies allow fleets to not only monitor,
but take action on these items with the introduction
When it comes to tire monitoring technologies, there
are higher adoption rates for TPMS (51 percent) versus
rate at present, fleets specifying ATIS are more satisfied
with the performance. Of those fleets surveyed
with these systems, 44 percent are satisfied with the
performance of TPMS versus 82 percent with ATIS.
The information below provides additional insights
on the adoption of tire monitoring products.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS)
The most important benefits of
TPMS, according to respondents:
The capabilities of monitoring tire status in realtime
of automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS).
ATIS (23 percent). Even with the lower adoption
Just more than half (51 percent) of
respondents say their fleet uses tire
pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
44% of respondents who use TPMS
confirm they have noted
measurable improvements to
the cost of their tire program.
Tire temperature
monitoring
Remote data
visibility
61%
25%
AUTOMATIC TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS (ATIS)
Just under one quarter
(23 percent) of respondents
say their fleet uses automatic
tire inflation systems (ATIS). Of
those who use ATIS, 82 percent are
satisfied with the performance.
62%
31%
Yes
7%
No
Not sure
Safety
Reducing tire-related breakdowns
Extending tread life on tires
Reducing labor costs with regards
to fleet technician tire inspections
Improving fuel efficiency
of respondents
advised their
maintenance
personnel receive specific training
for ATIS. That training is provided by
the ATIS manufacturer (67 percent)
or fleet management within the
organization (33 percent).
Where are tire services, such as
wheel balancing, tire changes
and repairs, etc. performed?
Those indicating
“Other” advised they
split these services
between in-house
work and a separate
service provider.
For those respondents
indicating they use
outsourced services,
79 percent plan to
renew these contracts
in the future.
Features respondents consider
when selecting TPMS*
Tire pressure
monitoring
Mileage tracking
Tread depth
monitoring
Telematics
integration
97%
37%
24%
21%
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*Respondents selected all applicable options.
75%
CONTRACTED SERVICES
34 Fleet Maintenance | October 2018