Under Pressure? Check Your Tires...

Most probably don't think about checking their tire pressure but tire pressure isn’t to be taken lightly. It’s crucial to your safety, your comfort, your gas mileage and the lifespan of your tires.

"Safety: Low tire pressure leads to more of the tire's surface area touching the ground, and thus more friction between the tire and the road. More friction means more wear, more heat more often, all of which put your tires at risk for tread separation, a tire blowout, and a serious accident.

Comfort: When tire pressure is too high, less of the tire will be touching the ground and your ride will feel "harder" and bouncier. Your vehicle's traction and stopping distances can suffer, and you'll likely feel every bump in the road.

Longevity: Whether under or overinflated, improper tire pressure can lead to uneven and premature tire wear. Properly inflated tires typically last much longer than improperly inflated ones, meaning you won't have to buy new tires as often!

Fuel Efficiency: Incorrect tire pressure can even have you headed to the pump more often. You can improve your gas mileage by up to 3% simply by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Cha-ching!" tireplus.com

Hopefully you see why it's important to make sure that your tires have the correct air pressure. Tires need to be inflated to a certain PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). Generally, the PSI can be found on a sticker in your driver’s side door panel or inside your owner’s manual. Always check one of these two places. You can't go by the PSI printed on the side of your tires. That refers to the maximum pressure the tire can hold and not the recommended pressure that your tire should have when it’s on your vehicle.

If you can’t find your PSI, schedule a tire inspection appointment with Wright On Time Auto and one of out Technicians will come out and inspect your tires and tell you what PSI you’ll need.

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