Quick Pressure  - Tire Pressure At A Glance

CERES, CA…. If you own your truck, you are probably aware that tires are one of the top 3 expenses.  However, here is a news flash – the alligators you see on the road are not all recaps!  In fact, most are from underinflated tires that heat up and explode.  The best way to prevent this from happenings is of course maintaining proper tire inflation – something that is required during pre-trip inspections.

You can use the traditional “tire billy” method or be certain with Quick Pressure.  For around $300, you can install Quick Pressure and monitor all three axles on the tractor and for another $300, monitor the axles on the trailer as well – roughly about the cost of a new steer tire, to do the entire truck and trailer.

Twenty years ago, a driver friend of Mechanical Engineer Ron Cook pointed out to Ron that existing tire pressure monitor systems could show a green indicator while being 25% underinflated.  He challenged Ron to build a mechanical TPM device that would accurately indicate low tire pressure at an affordable price.  It took Ron about 18 months to develop the Quick Pressure System and over the past 20 years, the product has been refined with thousands of the systems having been sold.  All products are patented and engineered and manufactured in Ceres, California in Quick Pressure’s own factory.  It is the only product that they make.

How does Quick Pressure work?  First, pick the desired psi for your chosen tire, if you would like a little more air in the steers, choose a higher psi.  You can mix and match.  Flow-through valves can be used by themselves on the tandems or use a kit with durable stainless air lines that attach to the tire’s Valve stems on both the inner and outer tandem and bolt to the hub.  The flow-through valve contains a site window with green and red indicators.  A green indicator means that you are good to go.  A red and green indicator means that your air pressure is down about 10%.  A red indicator means you have 25% underinflation.  At a glance, you can tell if you need to add air to any of your tires, cutting tire inspection time to about 30 seconds.

All devices are made from durable materials designed to withstand the rigors of the road.  The valves are chrome-plated brass, and each Indicator cap is hard-ended chrome with the psi etched on the top.  All valves feature a ball safety valve which automatically shuts off the air should there be any kind of Internal failure.  If a failure occurs, the indicator will turn red.

There are models that fit nearly any commercial and passenger vehicle, including trailers,  Quick Pressure recently began offering kits to do the entire tractor and trailer at around $300 for each. There is a 4 pack kit for Super Singles, an 8 pack kit for tandems, and an 8 pack kit for trailers.  There is also a 2 pack available for the steers.  The kits come completely assembled, ready to attach to the hub and the valve stem. 

Whether you drive a semi, motorhome, bus, straight truck, or ambulance, leave home with the confidence that your tires are properly inflated with Quick Pressure.  For more information, call 209-488-7814 or visit them online at www.quickpressure.com