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09-29-2009, 12:43 PM
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Many reasons for proper tire inflation
Many reasons for proper tire inflation
While traffic and congestion are some of the biggest repercussions to road travel, accidents related to tire blowouts are also common. Despite being a preventative maintenance measure that all drivers should take, many people do not regularly monitor tire pressure unless there is a visible indication that it may be compromised. In fact, The National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 27% of cars on the road are driving on underinflated tires, contributing to record numbers of blowouts and accidents. Correct tire inflation is not only important to preventing accidents, it also ensures longer life for tires. Additionally, it can help reduce fuel consumption and make the vehicle work more efficiently. In recent years of soaring gas prices, this could be all the inspiration drivers need to be more on top of tire maintenance. HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Checking for tire inflation is not difficult and it should be done frequently -- every month -- particularly when changes in weather temperature could affect the tires. The air molecules trapped in the tires will expand or contract in relation to the outside temperature and the temperature of the tire from use. Plus, tires naturally lose air over time. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure -- measured in pounds per square inch (psi) -- a tire requires to be properly inflated. The recommended tire size, inflation level and weight-bearing limit of the tires can usually be found in the owner's manual or printed somewhere on a tag in the automobile. Follow this number, which is more accurate for your make of vehicle over the number printed on the tire itself. Because tires are designed to be used on more than one type of vehicle, tire manufacturers list the "maximum permissible inflation pressure" on the tire sidewall. This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions, according to the NHTSA. The administration also recommends these tips: * Purchase a tire pressure gauge at any automotive retailer. * The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold. The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature. Rather, a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at least three hours. * Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle's tire information placard, certification label, or in the owner's manual. * Record the tire pressure of all tires.
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