How much air should I pump up the tyres?

Well enough so that even more must be better, right? This may be true when it comes to dessert and lottery winnings, but this is not the case with tires. Additional air pressure may be as dangerous and destructive.


A couple of weeks ago to explain all the ins and outs of marking tire sidewall. And so, you don't need the Rosetta stone to decipher all these numbers and letters; a little explanation goes a long way.

The point was brought up in this article, and one worth mentioning again has to deal with inflation number. Along with the aspect ratio, the capacity and the diameter of the rim of one of the most important figures published on the sidewall is the pressure. But before you break out the air compressor and tire gauge is an important caveat. The number shown is not what it seems.

This is simply pressure the maximum tire pressure is intended to run, said Kurt Berger, Director of engineering, consumer goods company Bridgestone. Do not put a lot of air in the tires of the car. Always follow the doorjamb, he said.

Car-information posters are most often found on or near the driver's door. However, location may vary depending on the manufacturer. Sometimes these important decals can be found in the fuel filler area or even in the manual, but the vast majority of the time you are going to find it on the door jamb, said Berger.

These posters usually list a number of important figures including total vehicle weight (GVWR), the vehicle identification number (VIN), as well as passengers and Luggage. But the tire pressure recommended by the manufacturer for the front and rear axles are also included.

Maximum inflation pressure written on the sidewall is the pressure required to achieve maximum rated load for this bus, Berger said, adding: [it] is for informational purposes only. He also said that the correct pumping pressure is what sets the automakers. Again, follow the poster or look in the instruction manual.

According to Berger, Max pressure inflation for modern tires are generally between 44 and 51 PSI (pounds per square inch). If the driver accidentally puts too much air in the tires is not necessarily to cause harm, but it will affect other aspects of the vehicle. We are talking about the structural integrity of the tire, "he said.

According to Berger, controllability and stability can actually be reduced. He said inflation reduces the size of the contact patch, significantly affect the ride quality, comfort for passengers and the characteristics of the tyre wear.

There is a misconception that higher inflationary pressure gives better fuel economy, handling and tire wear, but this is not always true on any of them, "he said. Automakers have optimized these parameters to give you the best balance of all attributes. Car companies come to their ratings after thorough testing, which can take years to complete. Because of this, it is better to follow their specific recommendations.

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According to Berger, "when you buy a new car, it's a good idea to check inflationary pressures. He said cars often come with plants with high pressure of inflation. This prevents the tyres from distortion as vehicle strapped down during transport. Dealers often forget to relieve the pressure before the cars are shipped to customers.

Confirming this point, Berger said: Few things are more important that getting the right of inflationary pressure in the tires. In addition, he also advises to check your vehicle's tire pressure at least once a month, because they usually lose about 1 PSI every 30 days. These simple steps can go a long way to maximize the service life of tires and keep you safe on the road.