What additional component can be damaged during a collision along with the tire and rim?

When a vehicle sustains a collision, the tire and rim are often the most noticeable components affected, but the tire pressure sensor also bears a high risk of damage. This sensor is usually located within the tire assembly or mounted on the rim, making it vulnerable during impacts that may affect the wheel structure. If a collision occurs, the sensor can be dislodged or damaged, leading to inaccurate tire pressure readings.

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is crucial for the safe operation of a vehicle, alerting the driver to any significant drops in tire pressure which can affect handling and increase the risk of tire blowouts. Therefore, when considering components that can be affected in conjunction with the tire and rim, the tire pressure sensor is particularly significant due to its direct association with the wheel and tire system.

Other components such as the brake pads, windshield washer pump, and fuel injection system are generally located in different areas of the vehicle and are not typically impacted directly during a tire or rim collision, making them less likely candidates for concurrent damage in this scenario.