NIRA Dynamics, a leader in automotive software innovation from Sweden, has announced the launch of the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI), which delivers real-time monitoring of tire wear, providing drivers and fleet operators with critical insights into tire health.
As the automotive industry shifts from traditional service intervals to continuous, data-driven monitoring, tire health is emerging as a top maintenance priority. Tire wear directly impacts vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and environmental sustainability, and NIRA’s TWI is a game-changing solution that addresses these issues head-on.
“Our mission with TWI is to bring a new level of reliability and ease to tire monitoring,” commented Josefin Storm, Product Manager TWI of NIRA Dynamics. “As the industry moves toward greener, more sustainable solutions, TWI is here to support that journey. It not only ensures safer driving for individuals but also offers fleet operators a cost-effective way to maintain their vehicles efficiently.”
Low tread depth can increase braking distances and compromise handling, especially on wet or icy roads. By continuously monitoring tread wear, TWI provides early warnings that enable drivers to replace tires before they reach a critical level of wear. For fleet operators, TWI’s insights allow for better planning, avoiding unexpected tire replacements, and ensuring fleet vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
Sustainability Through Data-Driven Decisions
TWI aligns with NIRA’s commitment to sustainability by helping drivers make more informed choices regarding tire replacement. With TWI, tires can be replaced when necessary, reducing waste, lowering particle emissions, and supporting greener driving practices. This data-driven approach to tire maintenance is particularly impactful in fleet management, where optimizing tire usage can lead to significant environmental benefits.
Unlike other tire monitoring systems that require expensive hardware, TWI operates solely on the existing sensors in the vehicle. This means low cost and low/no maintenance.
Through close collaboration with industry partners and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), NIRA Dynamics aims to make TWI a standard for tire health monitoring, meeting the needs of an evolving automotive landscape.
“This is just the beginning,” added Lisa Åbom, the Chief Executive Officer of the company. “Our team is dedicated to refining and expanding the capabilities of TWI to ensure that every driver, fleet operator, and manufacturer has access to reliable, real-time data for safer, more sustainable driving.”
For more information on the Tread Wear Indicator and other NIRA Dynamics products, visit www.niradynamics.com.