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I was also unaware of this. That said, RFID chips are used for inventory systems. The inclusion in a tire is most likely innocuous and doesn't seem that unusual
by robotkilla 12y ago
I was also unaware of this. That said, RFID chips are used for inventory systems. The inclusion in a tire is most likely innocuous and doesn't seem that unusual to me.
- mikeash 12y agoIt's used for monitoring pressure so the driver can be alerted if the tire starts to go flat.
- DamnYuppie 12y agoAnd they are quite expensive to replace, often more then the cost of the tire themselves. Also most insurance carriers don't reimburse for them, hence it is a separate coverage item.
- kw71 12y agoNo. That is a different mechanism, and part of the wheel, not the tire.
- kbaker 12y agoTPMS also transmits a unique code that is traceable. See this: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/04/tracking_vehicl.html https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2008/04/tracking_vehi...
- mikeash 12y agoI just assumed it was a misunderstanding of TPMS. Apparently some tires have RFID directly embedded as well for tracking purposes, but from what I can find it doesn't sound like it's all that common yet.
- bduerst 12y agoSo then they're active RFID chips that broadcast?
- mikeash 12y agoSome are active, some are passive. There doesn't appear to be any single standardized design for them.
- fnordfnordfnord 12y ago>The inclusion in a tire is most likely innocuous and doesn't seem that unusual to me. Its intended purpose being innocuous wouldn't stop someone from abusing it.
- robotkilla 12y agoAgreed. I should probably buy an RFID read / writer.