FAQ
When should I check the tire pressure?
For the most accurate reading, tire pressure must be checked when tires are cold. You can check tire pressure any time of the day, as long as the tires have been sitting for a few hours or haven’t been driven for more than a few miles.
Should you rotate side to side or front to back?
Radial tires can be crossed from side to side in the rotation pattern. Bias ply tires should never be rotated from side to side, only front to back.
What if I am only buying one or two tires at a time?
If you're only buying one or two tires at a time, always put the new tires on the rear axle. It's a myth that putting the new tires on your drive-wheel position will give you the most protection; instead, doing so will make your vehicle more susceptible to oversteer (fishtailing or swinging out during fast cornering).
How does low tire pressure affect your vehicle?
Underinflated tires wear faster, and they affect the steering and handling of your vehicle. If tire pressure is too low, then too much of the tire's surface area touches the ground, which increases friction between the road and the tire. Thus, your tires wear out earlier, and they could also could overheat. Gas mileage decreases 1% for each 10 lbs of underinflation.
What is an obvious sign of low tire pressure?
A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat. One sign of low tire pressure is if your tires squeal when cornering.
What is the leading causes of tire failure?
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents.
What is the rate that tires lose air at?
Tires lose air at a rate of about a pound a month, which means if they weren't checked since the last time you had the vehicle serviced (say 4 months ago), they could be several pounds low.
What can affect air pressure?
Cold temperatures affect the air pressure in your tires. There is a loss of one pound for each ten degrees of temperature drop.
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