Allen's Automotive Center
1195 Winfield Ave, Memphis, TN 38116 901.332.3279

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: Jan 19, 2025

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: Oct 17, 2022

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: Jun 24, 2022

Simple Answers from Allen's Automotive Center for Memphis: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Allen's Automotive Center Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The da...
Published on: Apr 24, 2020

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Memphis, TN, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated...
Published on: Dec 01, 2018

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around TN on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Sep 29, 2018

Simple Answers from Allen's Automotive Center for Memphis: 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: Dec 01, 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: Feb 10, 2012