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Research shows that 50% of tyres on Britain’s roads are below the vehicle manufacturers’ recommendation tyre pressure.
When did you last check yours?
Correct air pressure is essential to ensure safety on the road. If tyres are under- or over- inflated they have less contact than when they’re properly inflated and can cause handling problems while driving.
Incorrect air pressure will also add to a vehicle’s running costs and reduce tyre life. In fact, research shows that up to £1billion could be saved by UK motorists on fuel bills alone by having correctly inflated tyres.
To correctly inflate a tyre, you should first check your vehicle’s size. This can be found on the sidewall of each tyre and will be a sequence of numbers and letters such as 195/55 R16. On modern cars, the front and rear size maybe different, and if that is the case both have to be taken into account. The appropriate pressure will be found in a chart in the handbook, fuel filler cap or one of the front door pillars.
An accurate pressure gauge should be used to check each tyre’s pressure and inflated to the correct level. This will need adjusting should the vehicle be driven fully loaded rather than with just a light load.
To help owners, TyreSafe has a new app available through Google Play and the Apple App Store which will help guide you through the process. The app also allows you to store your vehicle’s tyre size and pressure information, and if you allow notifications, you will receive a monthly reminder to check your tyres again.
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