A Perfect Solution

Automotive engineers are under increasing pressure to meet stringent regulatory requirements including aggressive program weight and cost targets. For over 2 decades, ITW has introduced alternative solutions to the spare tire that have been adopted by leading global OEM auto manufacturers to address these objectives.

Recognizing less than 50% of the population today is physically incapable of changing a spare tire and only 29% has ever changed a spare tire themselves, tire repair kits have become a viable solution in the market place and a growing placement in many flagship platforms. User clinics indicate overwhelming technology acceptance when properly explained and demonstrated for its ease of use and convenience to the spare tire.

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Advantages of Technology

Ease of Use

• Intuitive system with no heavy lifting required. Over 50% of drivers are physically incapable of changing a tire and only 29% has ever changed a tire.

Convenient & Safe

• Driver is back on the road in half the time required to change a spare or wait for roadside service. (Repair under 12 minutes)

Dual Functionality

• Portable compressor provides ability to top off tires anywhere when TPMS alert signals.

Compact Package

• Smaller footprint for more trunk space over spare tire.

Lightweight

• 80% lighter than carrying a spare tire with tools improve fuel economy.

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