We should remember always that maintaining the correct tire pressure extends the life of your tires, improves your vehicle's safety and improves your fuel efficiency.

Tire life - tread wear
Your tire's lifespan can be reduced by as much as 75% if your tires are running at just 80% of the recommended pressure. If pressure falls to 60% (which we find is not uncommon), tire life can be reduced by as much as 35%. Early signs of potential under-inflation are a rapid wearing on the outside edges of your tires. If left unattended, this can quickly cause your tires to become illegal.

Fuel efficiency
Under-inflation increases the amount of the tire's tread that is in contact with the road surface. Increased friction means that the tire's ability to roll along the surface of the road is reduced (you might hear us refer to this as an increase in 'rolling resistance'). This means your vehicle needs to use more power to roll an underinflated tire along the ground, leading to an inevitable increase in fuel consumption. Increased fuel consumption can lead to increased CO2 emissions from your vehicle, so correct tire pressure can also lessen your environmental impact.

Vehicle safety - blow outs
When tires are under-inflated, there is not enough air in the tire to support the vehicle's weight. This leads to the tire's sidewalls being compressed by the weight of the vehicle causing them to flex beyond their normal limits. This abnormal flexing leads to heat building up in the tire and dramatically increases the chances of a high speed blow out.

Correct tire Pressure Inflation
So correctly inflated tires can make your tires last longer, keep you and your vehicle safe on the road, and even help save money and the environment.