It is a mistake to think that if the wheel is not flat, then everything is in order. From time to time you need to check the tire pressure and adjust it if necessary. Different levels of pressure in the wheels are recommended depending on the make of the car, the season. However, there are general guidelines for when and how to equalize the pressure.
Necessary
Pressure gauge, compressor
Instructions
Step 1
Be careful. Before you get behind the wheel and drive, inspect the car. There are outward signs that indicate that the tire pressure needs to be equalized. Due to the reduced wear in them, the wear on the sides of the profile increases. If the pressure is increased, increased wear occurs along the middle tracks of the tire tread.
Step 2
Low or high tire pressure can also be suspected while driving. So, if you notice that fuel consumption has increased, know that one of the possible reasons is the tire pressure. Low affects the vehicle's driving characteristics - wheels overheat, traction is impaired, and steering is weakened. With increased pressure, the braking distance of the car increases, the stability of the car is lost, the load from road irregularities is not absorbed by the wheels, but transferred to the suspension.
Step 3
Before you start directly checking the pressure level indicators, you need to find out what the car manufacturer's recommendations are. The tire pressure will depend on the size and actual vehicle load. As a rule, there is a "reminder" about the pressure values on the fuel tank hatch or on the side pillar in the driver's door opening. In modern cars, information about the current pressure is displayed directly on the dashboard.
Step 4
It is best to measure and regulate tire pressure after a long stay - on cooled rubber, the pressure gauge readings will be accurate, and when measuring hot rubber, the error can be large.
Step 5
Pressure gauges are built into any compressor, which allows you to monitor the pressure when inflating tires. You can use a conventional compressor or a device powered by a cigarette lighter. You can also use a stationary wheel inflation station at the gas station.
