Mike's KARS
940 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 717.334.6882

Tires and Wheels

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Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Gettysburg, PA, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-infla...
Published on: Dec 08, 2021

Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: May 03, 2021

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around PA on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Mar 07, 2017

Simple Answers from Mike's KARS for Gettysburg: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently.  What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure.  The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Oct 11, 2016

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.  The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: May 15, 2016

Simple Answers from Mike's KARS for Gettysburg: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Mike's KARS Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard warnin...
Published on: May 13, 2014

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Oct 12, 2011