Tyre pressure is the measurement of the air pressure that is found in your tyres. It is important that you know how to measure it because maintaining the right tyre pressure will help in prolonging the life of your tyres, improving the safety of your vehicle and enhancing fuel efficiency.
A tyre’s lifespan can cut down to 70% if it is running at only 80% of its recommended tyre pressure. It might turn your tyre illegal if left unattended. When tyres are under-inflated, it would lead to the tyres’ sidewalls to be compressed by the vehicle, causing them to flex more than their normal limits. This abnormal flexing may be the cause of high speed blowout. Under-inflation also increases the amount of the tyre’s tread that is in contact with the ground. Your vehicle may need to use more power to fight increased friction, leading to a great increase in terms of fuel usage. Using more fuel will also cause your vehicle to emit more CO2, which could harm the environment.
Here are tips that you should follow to make sure that none of those would happen to your tyres:
- Check your tyre pressure at least once a month.
- Always check your tyre pressure when the tyres are cold.
- Look for the right tyre pressure on your driver’s handbook, driver’s door sill, or the fuel filler cap.
- Make sure that you are using a reliable pressure gauge.
- Never forget to include checking your spare tyres.
- Also look for other signs of damage when checking for tyre pressure.
- Be sure to check your tyre pressure more regularly in the summer because the tyres lose pressure faster during hot weathers.
- Consult a fitter at National Tyres and Autocares when in doubt.
Prevention is always better than cure. Following these steps will not only give you a safer trip but may also help you save more money.
