Controlling the correct tire pressure not only has a beneficial effect on tire life and directional stability, but also saves gas. The correct pressure allows you to feel the safety and comfort of driving your car. The correct pressure helps to avoid tire deformation and maintain the tread.
Necessary
compressor
Instructions
Step 1
The required tire pressure is recommended by the car manufacturer. Typically, information about the recommended pressure is written in the car's manual, or on a plate that is located on the driver's door pillar or glove compartment, as well as on the inside of the gas tank cap. Information about the maximum load on the car, cold tire pressure is indicated. For example, a tire with standard parameters 185/65 R14 will have a pressure of 28 psi, and a 195/55 R15 tire will have a pressure of 32 psi. Also, the tire pressure changes depending on the air temperature - 10 degrees of temperature changes the tire pressure by 1 psi.
Step 2
To measure pressure, be sure to use a standard compressor, or a compressor at gas stations. Many modern automobile pumps are equipped with a corresponding sensor. Do not measure the tire pressure of a car "by eye".
Step 3
The pressure should be checked regularly as it decreases over time. Tires are subject to mechanical stress, with compression drops of up to 2 pounds observed in cold weather. Remember to balance and inflate after replacing tires. Check the pressure readings of the spare wheel in case of an emergency on the road.
Step 4
A poorly inflated tire spreads unevenly over the road surface, impairing traction. The service life of the tire decreases, the amplitude of deformation increases, heating, as a result of which energy is lost, which affects fuel consumption as a result of an increase in rolling resistance. An over-inflated tire is stiff, rolls easier, loses grip. After falling into a pit, the likelihood of tire damage increases and the degree of stress on the body and suspension increases. Also, such a tire creates more noise in the car, which causes some discomfort.
