What’s the Ideal Tyre Pressure?

The tyres are an important part of your vehicle, but they’re also the most overlooked. Many car owners fail to realise the importance of maintaining their tyres’ air pressure and many aren’t sure what the correct tyre pressure should be.

The simplest method of learning what tyre pressure is ideal is to look at the sticker on the inside of the driver’s side door. It will show you the proper air pressure for your front and rear tyres. This is the pressure that will give you the best mileage and keep your tyres in good shape.

How to Check Your Tyre Pressure

Taking your car into a petrol station and asking them to check the psi on your tyres isn’t ideal because your car tyres should be cold when you check them. You won’t get an accurate reading if your tyres are warm. Ideally, the car should be sitting overnight before you check.

This requires having a pressure gauge, which is a minor purchase but will have an impact on how long your tyres’ last. You should see the pressure listed on the sticker in your car door or in the owner’s manual. If you can’t find either, then plan to keep a passenger car’s tyres at 32-35 psi.

What If Your Tyres Are Overinflated?

It’s possible to overinflate your tyres. This frequently occurs when people inflate to the pressure listed on the tire, which is the maximum pressure. When overinflated, tyres tend to bounce more and you’ll notice the jouncing about as you drive. You will also notice that the vehicle doesn’t respond well.

Signs Your Tyre Pressure is Too Low

The opposite of overinflated tyres is underinflated. This can cause a number of problems with the vehicle and will result in the tyres wearing faster. You’ll notice that you are using more petrol than usual and the tyres will need to be replaced much faster.

Other signs include the vehicle sitting lower to the ground and sluggish movement as you steer. These are all indications that the tyres are too “squishy.”

Maintaining your vehicle includes maintaining your tyres. While it may seem like they are fine until they need to be replaced, there’s a bit more to the tyres than this. It’s important to inspect them regularly and ensure you have no leaks, no nails stuck into the tyre, etc. Use this time to check for wear and tear, as well. The tyre pressure ought to be checked at least once a month, in order to keep them working well.

Do your tyres need replacing? Or are you worried about maintaining tyre pressure? Acorn Tyres is ready to help outfit your vehicle. We provide professional tyre sales and fitting services in Aylesbury. Contact us for a quote.