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November 2, 2021
Regularly checking and adjusting the air pressure of your tires is one of the simplest vehicle maintenance tasks and can have a large payoff in the form of less wear on your tires, better gas mileage, and better vehicle handling.
Driving on underinflated tires can cause problems. Because more of your tire is touching the ground when it loses its form due to underinflation, it will wear down faster than a properly inflated tire. An underinflated tire also increases rolling resistance and requires more energy to turn, reducing your fuel efficiency. Your vehicle handling will also suffer, and underinflated tires will cause a bumpy ride.
An overinflated tire will become stiff, and less of it will be in contact with the road. This makes your vehicle handling worse. Overinflated tires have an increased risk of damage from debris and potholes. You also risk your tire popping, which can cause an accident.
Look for signs of wear on your tires, such as worn tread, objects like nails embedded in them, and cracked sidewalls. Check to see if the wear on the tread is even.
There are some signs of tire problems you can look for when driving or checking your tires.
It is easy to check your tire pressure using an air pressure gauge. You can buy them at department, hardware, and auto parts stores.
Properly inflated tires will help you have more control of your car, get better fuel efficiency, and make your tires wear more evenly and last longer.
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