A new GM patent outlines a way to track tire wear visually, potentially warning drivers before tread depth becomes a problem. GM patented a camera-based system to monitor tire wear, not just pressure.

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Depending on how long you've been driving, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are either convenient or annoying. Don't get us wrong – TPMS is a great idea on paper. Imagine being told your tire ...