TIRE PRESSURE - WHAT IS IT?
How to check the pressure of my tires?
Knowing How To Use Tire Pressure Gauge is important for anyone who has a car. Maintaining the correct tire pressure provides smoother driving and will even help reduce your vehicle's fuel consumption . See this post for how to check tire pressure and inflate (or wither) if necessary. Get a tire gauge First, you'll need access to an air pressure gauge. You can find them at most gas stations, where they are usually attached to the air compressor (which you will use to add air to the tire if necessary). Alternatively, you can also buy your own meter from an auto parts store , which is a low and worthwhile investment. There are meters of various shapes and types, including analog and digital. Most common analog meters are cheap and small, although sometimes they can be difficult to read. Digital meters employ an electronic display which are very easy to use. On the other hand, digital meters are more susceptible to impact, dirt or dust damage and use batteries |
CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATED FOR YOUR CAR
Before measuring, look at the automaker's tire pressure specifications as they vary from vehicle to vehicle. Look for a sticker on the driver's side door indicating the PSI (pounds per square inch). If you do not find it, this information may also be on the glove box or in the vehicle owner's manual. You can also find a tire pressure reading. Be cautious because this is the maximum pressure supported by the tire, not necessarily the recommended pressure.
Filling the tires
Before measuring the pressure and inflating or withering your tires, let your tires cool for a few minutes. If you read while the tires are still warm, the results may be inaccurate. Three to five minutes of waiting is enough.
Remove the tire air valve cap and put it in your pocket so you don't lose it. Push the pressure gauge firmly over the valve until the device reads.
If the reading shows that your tire needs air, make sure it does not have a valve leak or a puncture in the frame. If you encounter no problem, push the air compressor nozzle over the valve and add air using short bursts. Unless the compressor allows you to preset the amount of air to add, check the pressure again (with the gauge) after each gust.
See here the tire calibration measurements
Be sure to stop the compressor when you no longer hear air being vented into the tire so as not to overfill the tires. When done, replace the valve cap by turning it until it fits perfectly into the valve. As a general rule, check tire pressure once a month. Heavily inflated tires can worsen the driving and braking conditions of the car, and cause further wear. Flat tires, on the other hand, increase fuel consumption and worsen the car's acceleration time.
Potential dangers of over- inflated tires Heavily
inflated tires do not generate due friction with the asphalt, resulting in less traction and harder steering. This is magnified in rainy conditions, making driving more dangerous. Improper calibration also increases the risk of tire explosion.
EFFECT OF HEAT ON TIRE PRESSURE
For every 10 ° C increase in temperature, the tire pressure will change by about one to two PSI. When the recommended tire pressure is typically between 30 to 35 PSI (pounds per square inch), summer heat can certainly lower the tire's internal pressure!
Summary
Correct tire calibration periodically and especially before you hit the road. In addition to ensuring safety and fuel economy, well-calibrated tires last longer and need to be replaced later. Since changing tires is one of the most expensive car maintenance to do, calibrated tires help you save good money.
Before measuring, look at the automaker's tire pressure specifications as they vary from vehicle to vehicle. Look for a sticker on the driver's side door indicating the PSI (pounds per square inch). If you do not find it, this information may also be on the glove box or in the vehicle owner's manual. You can also find a tire pressure reading. Be cautious because this is the maximum pressure supported by the tire, not necessarily the recommended pressure.
Filling the tires
Before measuring the pressure and inflating or withering your tires, let your tires cool for a few minutes. If you read while the tires are still warm, the results may be inaccurate. Three to five minutes of waiting is enough.
Remove the tire air valve cap and put it in your pocket so you don't lose it. Push the pressure gauge firmly over the valve until the device reads.
If the reading shows that your tire needs air, make sure it does not have a valve leak or a puncture in the frame. If you encounter no problem, push the air compressor nozzle over the valve and add air using short bursts. Unless the compressor allows you to preset the amount of air to add, check the pressure again (with the gauge) after each gust.
See here the tire calibration measurements
Be sure to stop the compressor when you no longer hear air being vented into the tire so as not to overfill the tires. When done, replace the valve cap by turning it until it fits perfectly into the valve. As a general rule, check tire pressure once a month. Heavily inflated tires can worsen the driving and braking conditions of the car, and cause further wear. Flat tires, on the other hand, increase fuel consumption and worsen the car's acceleration time.
Potential dangers of over- inflated tires Heavily
inflated tires do not generate due friction with the asphalt, resulting in less traction and harder steering. This is magnified in rainy conditions, making driving more dangerous. Improper calibration also increases the risk of tire explosion.
EFFECT OF HEAT ON TIRE PRESSURE
For every 10 ° C increase in temperature, the tire pressure will change by about one to two PSI. When the recommended tire pressure is typically between 30 to 35 PSI (pounds per square inch), summer heat can certainly lower the tire's internal pressure!
Summary
Correct tire calibration periodically and especially before you hit the road. In addition to ensuring safety and fuel economy, well-calibrated tires last longer and need to be replaced later. Since changing tires is one of the most expensive car maintenance to do, calibrated tires help you save good money.