Inflate. How to maintain your tires ©2002 Why Tires Lose Pressure Tires can lose on psi (pount per square inch) per month under normal conditions. Just a look won't do it. One of these tires is actually ten pounds underinflated. your eyes can decieve you, so rely on a good tire gauge for an accurate reading.
Look for the manufacturer's recommended air pressure listed on the stickers of your vehicle's door jamb or owner's manual. This chart shows you how underinflation can create an overload on tires. Lower pressure increases heat. Air Pressure - Monthly Check For accuracy, check your air pressure with a tire gauge when tires are cold.
Tire Rotation For maximum mileage, rotate your tires every 5,000 miles Note: Some tires are "directional". Your tires may need to be rotated front to back, not side to side. These tires should have an arrow on the sidewall pointing in the correct direction of the rotation. Tire Wear - Visual Check Check for obvious signs of wear.
Place a penny in the tire as shown. Inflate. Rotate. Evaluate. |