Check tire pressure
Posted by Brody on July 14, 2009Did you know that your tire pressure could be really impacting what kind of gas mileage your car gets?
Tire pressure is the pounds per square inch measure of the amount of air in a car, truck or SUVs tires. The only thing tire pressure is secondary to in maintaining the safety of a vehicle is the brakes. Car tires are that important to the overall safety of your car.
In the summer months, tire pressure is even more important because high temperatures can cause tires to burst more easily. And they are more susceptible to bursting if the tire pressure is not correct.
This goes for every type of tire from cars to truck wheels. Not having proper tire pressure could result in a serious accident. And what a shame, after you paid so much for your brand new truck rims. All kidding aside,
Americans waste more fuel by not having the proper tire pressure than any other way you could think of.
Think about it, your tires are the only thing that touches the road. And if your air pressure is too high, less of the tire will be reaching the road. If your air pressure is too low, too much of the tire may be touching the road, and either scenario can result in catastrophic consequences, not just poor gas mileage.
To make sure your tires are at the correct tire pressure, buy yourself a tire pressure gauge, or sometimes they are available inside gas stations if you just ask the attendant.
Then open your door and look for a sticker that is affixed to the driver’s side door, the sticker there will tell you what the manufacturer finds to be the correct tire pressure. Follow these directions and you should receive optimal performance in your car tires. Check your tire pressure regularly for a smoother and more fuel-efficient ride.
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