Helmkamp Auto Service
405 West Bethalto, Bethalto, IL 62010 618.377.6821

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: Feb 02, 2025

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Bethalto, IL, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflate...
Published on: Apr 02, 2023

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: Dec 13, 2020

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around IL on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Jun 04, 2020

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: Jun 04, 2019

Simple Answers from Helmkamp Auto Service for Bethalto: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Helmkamp Auto Service Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashbo...
Published on: May 21, 2014

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: Oct 14, 2011