WABCO OptiTire System Description page 9

Introduction
Fuel efficiency
A constantly 17 % under-inflated tire leads up to 1,400 litres increase in fuel consumption (200,000 km
annual mileage for long haul applications).
Pressure too low
-60%
Life of the tires
A deviation of 15 % from the recommended tire pressure reduces the life of a tire by more than 10 %.
-30%
Reduce risk and improve safety
Incorrect tire pressure is dangerous and may entail the following risks:
A tire failure.
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A deterioration in vehicle handling.
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An extended braking distance.
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WABCO's OptiTire helps maintain tire pressure at the recommended level, preventing tire damage and
enhancing fleet safety.
OptiTire cannot announce sudden, extreme tire damage caused by external effects.
-50% -40% -30% -20%
Deviation from recommended tire pressure (%)
-25% -20% -15% -10% -5%
Pressure too low
Deviation from recommended tire pressure (%)
10%
8%
6%
Pressure too high
4%
2%
10%
-10% 0%
-2%
0% 5% 10% 15%
-10%
-20%
-30%
Pressure too high
-40%
-50%
20% 30%
20% 25% 30%
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