Intelligent Tires

Discover the benefits of intelligent tires and how they can significantly reduce your fleet's tire-related costs.  

Intelligent Tires with Embedded Sensors 

While tire pressure monitoring is vital, effective tire management necessitates a comprehensive solution to enhance LODC. Continental's intelligent tires continuously monitor their performance data, which is then transmitted in real-time to the ContiConnect digital tire monitoring platform. This data can be conveniently displayed in the driver's cabin, accessed by the fleet's yard reader, or transmitted directly to the operator's headquarters via a telematics system. This seamless connectivity between tire, interface, and technician ultimately leads to cost savings for fleets by reducing downtime, minimizing roadside incidents, and addressing inflation issues from the very foundation – an intelligent tire. 

Benefits of Intelligent Tires 

• Precise tire pressure and temperature measurements to proactively prevent tire damage and breakdowns. 
• Sensor durability, even in challenging commercial applications. 
• A warranty covering 4 years to minimize disruptions to your tire management program. 
• Accurate measurement of tire casing temperature, enabling preventive actions to extend tire lifespan. 
• Prevention of valve damage and air leaks through secure mounting on the tire's inner liner. 

Properly maintained tires can yield annual savings of $600 to $800 per vehicle in total tire-related costs. Furthermore, Continental's digital TPMS solutions offer operational advantages for your fleet, including reduced downtime and cost savings. On average, 33% of commercial fleet tires are underinflated. Intelligent tires equipped with digital tire monitoring are your solution for: 

• Improving tire runout. 
• Minimizing irregular tire wear. 
• Saving on fuel expenses. 
• Reducing labor and maintenance costs
• Decreasing roadside breakdowns. 
• Enhancing safety. 
• Types of Commercial Tire Sensors 

Tire-Mounted Sensors 

A sensor mounted on the tire is affixed to the inner lining, and this placement offers notable advantages: 

• Shields the sensor from potential damage caused by encounters with curbs, road debris, and similar hazards.
• Provides security against theft.
• Eliminates the necessity for a metal clamp.
• Ensures the sensor remains unscathed during tire mounting or dismounting procedures.
• Furnishes authentic tire pressure data through direct measurement, rather than relying on calculations via an algorithm.
• Offers precise tire casing temperature readings, unaffected by heat emanating from the braking system.

Continental tires are available with the option to be equipped with tire-mounted sensors directly from the factory. Additionally, these sensors can be retrofitted into existing tires that have been removed from their wheels. All of Continental's digital tire monitoring solutions rely on tire-mounted sensors, given the inherent advantages of this mounting location. 

Valve-Mounted Sensors

Wheel-mounted, also known as rim-mounted, sensors are affixed to the wheel through the use of a metal clamp. Although this positioning shields the sensor from potential damage resulting from encounters with curbs, it may be susceptible to damage during the tire mounting or dismounting procedure.

Furthermore, the metal band securing the sensor to the rim experiences temperature variations as the wheel rotates, leading to the expansion and contraction of the clamp. Over time, this could result in the clamp becoming less secure, potentially allowing the sensor to rotate along the rim and potentially causing damage.

Regarding temperature measurement, the sensor can be affected by heat generated by the vehicle's braking system, potentially leading to inaccurate tire temperature readings.

Wheel-Mounted Sensors

Sensors mounted on the wheel, also referred to as rim-mounted sensors, are secured to the wheel using a metal clamp. While this arrangement offers protection against damage caused by encounters with curbs, it is susceptible to potential harm during the tire mounting or dismounting process.

Furthermore, the metal strap that fastens the sensor to the rim undergoes temperature fluctuations as the wheel rotates, leading to the expansion and contraction of the clamp. Over time, this may result in the clamp becoming less secure, potentially permitting the sensor to rotate around the rim, thereby causing damage.

Regarding temperature measurement, the sensor can be influenced by heat emanating from the vehicle's braking system, potentially leading to inaccurate tire temperature readings. The sensors embedded within the tire are also available for separate purchase and retrofitting. However, choosing Continental's intelligent tires with pre-mounted tire sensors not only saves installation resources but also guarantees precise sensor placement and mounting.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are delighted to provide answers and share our tire expertise with you.