Air Pressure

Keeping the correct tire air pressure is as important as any other car maintenance. You can also benefit from having the correct tire pressure, financially and in your safety. Having the correct tire pressure will ensure that your vehicle will have proper tire wear, proper steering and handling, prevent accidents and reduce fuel waste. When you consider these factors you want to make sure your tire air pressure is correct.

Big Brand Tire knows it’s easy to forget all about your tire pressure. We recommend the use of NITROGEN (see NITROGEN from the Info Page). Tires do lose pressure each day, through the process of permeation. Cold weather affects tire air pressure, it can cause the tire to lose air pressure. In warm weather the affect is opposite. As the tire heats up the air pressure will rise. Tires are subject to road conditions and that can diminish tire air pressure as well. For this among other reasons it is important to know that filling your tires to the correct tire pressure can be as important as filling your gas tank. Filling and checking your tire pressure while fueling up can serve as a good reminder. Checking tire pressure every other time you fill your gas tank would be a good idea. Checking your tire pressure every other time you fill up on gas will serve as a good tire service interval. Also when you bring your vehicle into your local Big Brand Tire we will check your tire pressure when you need it at no charge. Tire rotation is also a very important tire maintenance service Big Brand Tire will check tire pressure at this time all free of charge. Many vehicles have different tire pressure recommendations from front to rear axle so refer to the owners manual or a Big Brand Tire Expert. Also remember to check the spare tire or mention it to your Big Brand Tire advisor. The Spare Tire usually requires a high tire pressure and it is imperative that it is correct incase of an emergency tire problem. The spare tire would be virtually useless if it does not contain the correct tire pressure.

The importance of tire air pressure goes beyond just the gas mileage your vehicle can receive. Tires that are underinflated can be dangerous. Underinflated tires have been the cause of many accidents. Under inflation of your tires can result in irregular tire wear, separation of the tire tread, or even tire blowouts. Any of the situations could result in loss of vehicle control while driving on the highway.

Properly checking your air pressure is another key factor in keeping the tires at their best. If a Big Brand Tire professional is not checking your tires, you must insure that you have an accurate tire air pressure gauge. Not having a accurate tire pressure gauge can be as bad as not checking your tire pressure at all. As little as 1 to 2 psi off tire pressure can be the result of improper tire wear, tire separation, tire blowouts, and lower fuel efficiency among other things. Investing in a good quality tire pressure gauge can save you money in the long run. Always try to have your tires in a consistent atmosphere when checking and comparing tire pressure. Meaning if you check your tires when they are cold vs when they are warm your outcome of tire pressure will vary.

You can stop in at your local Big Brand Tire for help with your tire pressure or call us at 1-866-779-8473.