When to check the air pressure in your tires?
Check the air pressure of your tires as the seasons change. Cold weather will reduce the air pressure, while warm weather will increase the air pressure. It’s therefore very important to check tire pressure when the seasons change. Never rely on the eyeball method to gauge air pressure in tires. Don’t get lazy.
Where can I check my tyre pressure for free?
Some of the big chains of garages and tyre shops offer a free tyre-checking service where they’ll also check your tyre pressures. Otherwise, many petrol stations have a coin-operated tyre pressure pump near the forecourt. You can check your pressure and top up with air for the price of a few coins in loose change.
When does the tyre pressure warning light come on?
There’s nothing quite like stating the obvious; but when the tyre pressure warning light comes on, most of the time it is because your tyre pressures are actually low. Typically, manufacturers set the TPMS on their cars to trigger the light when the pressures have fallen below 75% of the car’s recommended specifications.
What happens if you dont check the air pressure in your car?
Just because the tyres on your car look properly inflated, doesn’t mean they actually are. Failing to properly check the air-pressure in your tyres over extended periods of time mean that your tyres could drop to less than half their recommended air-pressure level before you’ll see a visual difference.
How often should you check your tire pressure?
Therefore, checking your tire pressure is a smart move. How often should you check your tire pressure? Check your tire pressure at least once a month to ensure safety and proper tire inflation. It is important to check regularly because your tire pressure drops or increases by one PSI for every ten-degree change in ambient temperature.
What happens if you don’t check your tyre pressure?
If your tyres regularly lose pressure to a significant degree, you may have a slow puncture – and should consider tyre replacement. Tyres can quickly become underinflated if you don’t check them regularly.
What should my tire pressure be when I have a tire leak?
If the placard calls for 32 psi, put in 35. This should keep your tires near spec for the duration between oil changes, when the tires are usually checked and aired up again. BTW, if one tire is always responsible for triggering the TPMS, that tire has a slow leak.
Where can I find the correct tyre pressure?
If you are using your vehicle to carry an additional load or weight, always consult your vehicle handbook for the correct laden pressure. If the tyre size shown does not match the tyre size on your vehicle, please contact your local Kwik Fit Centre.