Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair
8001 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.8000

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: Sep 01, 2024

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: Feb 20, 2023

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: Aug 02, 2022

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around IL on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Nov 05, 2021

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in River Forest, IL, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inf...
Published on: Jun 28, 2021

Simple Answers from Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair for River Forest: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The ...
Published on: Nov 14, 2015

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 11, 2011