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REDUCE DOWNTIME, In fact, the greater the rolling resistance of underinflated tires,
EXTEND TIRE LIFE the greater the decrease in fuel economy – not to mention the
greater the increase in CO2 emissions. By ensuring the right tire
Ensuring the right tire pressure with tires being a premium pressure, WABCO OptiTire delivers both fuel savings of up to
commodity isn’t an option. An official study* estimated that over 2% and a significant reduction of CO2 emissions.
30% of truck breakdowns were caused by tire failure. Further
research studies** reveal that just 15% over or underinflation REDUCE RISK, ENHANCE
can reduce the life of a tire by more than 10%.
FLEET SAFETY
Because an underinflated tire is more likely to suffer from Incorrect tire pressure is dangerous. Above and beyond
sustained heat build-up and cause terminal damage to the a deterioration in vehicle handling and extended braking
carcass, WABCO OptiTire helps to maintain tire pressure at the distances, the risk of sudden tire failure is considerably higher
recommended level and to detect slow punctures early. This in a vehicle with incorrectly inflated tires.
helps to maximize tire life and allows tires to be repaired rather
than replaced. WABCO’s OptiTire helps maintain tire pressure at the
recommended level, significantly enhancing fleet safety.
10%
SOURCE: MICHELIN
CHANGE IN FUEL
6%
Others 8%
8%
4%
6%
2%
Supplies 4% TOO LOW PRESSURE 4% 10% TOO HIGH
20%
PRESSURE
30%
Tire
-30% -20% -10% 0%
2%
Brakes 6%
10% 20% 30%
-2%
32%
-60% -50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0%
-2%
-5%
SOURCE: MICHELIN
-30% -25% -20% -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
-10%
REDUCTION IN TIRE
-10%
-15%
-20%
Around 85% of tire pressure losses -20%
LIFETIME (%)
-25%
-50%
OPTITIRE FEATURES
• Full Truck-Trailer solution
• Early pressure and temperature deviation warnings
• Wireless wheel module operation
• Long-life batteries (up to 9 years)
• Easy transfer to other wheels or vehicles
• Backward compatibility with IVTMTM
• Compatibility with WABCO SmartBoard
and WABCO Trailer Electronic Braking System
• Compatibility with major Truck OEM dashboards
• Integrates with TX-TRAILERGUARD telematics
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