Smart technology applies to many areas of life. It also applies to tires for those interested in making their driving experience more modern and smart. Technology is being integrated into tires to improve driving, efficiency, and data collection.

What is tire technology?

Smart performance tires use sensor-based monitoring tools either within the tire or along the tire tread. They provide real-time information on friction between the road and the tires. 

This is especially useful when driving through various terrains when the driver needs to know how the tires are performing from a city road to a muddy off-road adventure. Tire sensors can also help the user grasp safety-related measures such as tire longitudinal force, tire lateral force, tire vertical force, tire alignment, tire pressure, and tire temperature.

Tire technology applications

Because tire sensors can collect such valuable information, the data can inform tire manufacturers of better production strategies, and inform the drivers how they can drive more efficiently and with greater safety. Collected tire data might show the driver that their driving habits are putting unnecessary strain on the tires, or that they’re losing friction in snowy conditions and should drive more carefully.

Tire sensors for long-haul trucks

Tire sensors have a huge impact on long-haul transportation. The data can help businesses manage their fleets efficiently. 

Smart tires allow managers to observe tire conditions, mileage, maintenance alerts, and trends. This information means managers will be able to make more thoughtful decisions and create more efficient routes. They’ll stay ahead of tire repairs by being proactive when it comes to tire maintenance.

Autonomous vehicles

Where the human is less involved, tire sensors and data allow autonomous vehicles to make real-time decisions based on driving conditions and tire status. Autonomous vehicles can then improve their ability to drive efficiently and make safe decisions.

How is the data transmitted?

The data received through the tire sensor can be wirelessly transmitted to the vehicle’s system. Modern vehicles have screens that display relevant information. This is where drivers can find tire-related information.

The benefits of tire technology

Enhanced safety

Tire sensors can provide real-time information that would affect the driver’s safety. For example, if the tire pressure has risen too high, or if something has pierced the rubber sidewall. This gives the driver time to pull over safely, inspect their tires, and take the necessary precautions.

Improved performance

Being aware of the state of your performance tires ensures you can drive according to their capabilities. Tire data allows the driver to drive confidently, with better stability, handling, and control.

Real-time monitoring and maintenance cues

As it’s smart technology, the collected data is transmitted to the vehicle as changes occur. This information is important for the driver to remain informed as well as know when maintenance is expected or needed. Trends will also reveal themselves as people drive which will help them see how often they should take their vehicle in for a tune-up based on their driving habits.

Fuel efficiency

The best all-season tires and all-weather tires have some things in common. One of which is the ability to be fuel efficient which at once helps the driver save money and helps them reduce their environmental impact. Tire sensors are a step toward making tires more fuel-efficient as they help reduce rolling resistance.

How smart tire features communicate

First, the data is collected within performance tires through the sensor which measures pressure, treadwear, temperature, rolling resistance, and more. Then that data is transmitted to the vehicle’s system (displayed on the screen) or to the user’s phone using wireless frameworks like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular data. The data can then be further processed in data analytics platforms or through artificial intelligence, creating trends, predictions, and graphs.

Tire sensors can be set to the performance tires’ parameters to properly capture how the tire is performing. Since tires require different pressure levels and carry different loads, smart sensors are set to a desired baseline and will alert the driver when the set numbers aren’t within range.

Choose Sailun for long-lasting tires

Whether the tire uses smart sensors or not, Sailun has some of the best all-weather tires to make your drive both comfortable and safe. If you’re a fleet manager looking for quality and durable commercial truck tires, check them out here. 

If you’re a casual driver or off-road adventurer, see our passenger and truck tires here. The tires you want are at Sailun.