American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951

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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: Jun 21, 2026

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Rio Rancho, NM, 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: Jul 21, 2024

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 12, 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: Oct 15, 2021

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: Nov 28, 2018

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around NM on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Aug 19, 2018

Simple Answers from American Tire and Service for Rio Rancho: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?American Tire and Service Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The da...
Published on: Aug 06, 2018