Car makers Ford and Daimler-Chrysler are testing the device, and it will soon be available on the Lincoln Town car as an option. Smartire's Charlene Krepiakevich maintains that's a small price to pay for safety. If you're interested in getting one of these devices for your car, you will have a hard time. Cycloid is not available in Canada and Smartire is sold only at a few tire shops across the country. All Rights Reserved.
Nobody checks air anymore.
The Firestone tragedy prompted American lawmakers to pass legislation that will require new vehicles to be equipped with tire pressure monitors by 2003. Currently, some ABS systems come with a tire monitor. However, it's seen as not very precise. Tire pressure has been ignored. Charlene Krepiakevich of Smartire Smartire sends signal to a receiver on a car's dashboard tire pressure drops.