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Ulrich@feddit.org ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

It concludes that even if you increased grip

It’s nothing to do with grip. In fact, a lower tire pressure will actually increase grip.

tire failures account for less than 1% of road accidents causing death.

Oh well if no one died it must not be a safety issue?

So you’re spending $300 to $500 on a new car for a TPMS

Uhhh nope, it comes with the car…

And fun fact, most tire related accidents are actually from tread depth, not low pressure

So we’re just going to ignore it as a safety issue because it’s not a main cause of collisions?

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ragepaw@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
I apologize. I didn’t realize you aren’t very smart, because nothing “comes with the car”. You pay for every component.

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- Ulrich@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Your personal insults are only reflecting poorly on you.
  
  They come with the car. Every car. Doesn’t matter how much they cost. They are not optional. It is not a choice your can make.
  
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  - ragepaw@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
    They didn’t come with my car. My car does not have a TPMS sensor. Your “every car comes with them” statement is blatantly false.
    
    And, I am not insulting you, if anything I am sad for you. I made what I believe is an honest assessment of your intellectual capabilities based on your lack of understanding with how parts inside an automobile are priced and the nonsensical responses you have given to cogent points.
    
    It doesn’t matter if it’s mandated for inclusion where you live, that doesn’t mean it’s free. You are paying for it. In fact, you are paying for sensors ti replaced multiple times over the life of the vehicle, another thing which most people won’t do. So, every 3 to 8 years (depending on various factors), you have to replace the TPMS sensors, pay another $300 to $500 for something which does sweet fuck all for your safety.
    
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    Ulrich@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
    
    They didn’t come with my car.
    
    Them you have an old car. Every new car comes with them, and has for a long time, because it’s required by law.
    
    I am not insulting you
    
    If you don’t think calling me stupid is an insult then I have “assessed your intellectual capabilities” and decided you’re actually a moron.
    
    It doesn’t matter if it’s mandated for inclusion where you live, that doesn’t mean it’s free. You are paying for it.
    
    I didn’t say it was free. I said it was included and not a choice you have to make. Someone who’s not a moron would have understood that.
    
    So, every 3 to 8 years (depending on various factors), you have to replace the TPMS
    
    LOL what? Who told you that!?
    
    which does sweet fuck all for your safety.
    
    It monitors your tire pressure. That’s important for safety, as I’ve outlined several times now.
    
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