Correct tyre pressure is the key to road safety
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The importance of correct tyre pressure

The correct tyre pressure is vital for both safety and for extending the life of your tyre.

You should check your tyre pressures monthly, including the spare and before any long distance driving. Make sure the tyre pressures match the pressures recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Tyre pressures should if possible be checked cold.If tyre pressures are checked hot, add 4 to 5 psi(0.3 bar) to the recommended pressures.

In the case of unusual pressure loss, the internal and external condition of thetyre should be checked, as well as the condition of the wheel and valve.

The importance of tyre pressure
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Get a grip on tyre pressures!

Maximum grip on the road is vital for road safety. This can only be achieved with the correct pressure in your tyres. Fig. 3 shows how much grip a tyre has on the road depending on its pressure.

Fig.3 - Gripping the road

Gripping the road

Correctly
inflated tyre

Over
inflated tyre

Under
inflated tyre

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Tyre pressures - top tips

  • 1- Safety

    Under inflated tyres can not only overheat increasing the chances of it bursting, but also lead to poor handling of your vehicle. Low pressure on the front axle will increase understeer (fig. 1) whereas low pressure on the rear axle will increase oversteer (fig. 2).

    Fig.1 - Understeer

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    Fig.2 - Oversteer

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  • 2- Economy

    Over inflated and under inflated tyres suffer more damage than those with the correct pressure and need to be changed more often. Vehicles with under-inflated tyres have increased rolling resistance that requires more fuel to maintain the same speed.

  • 3- Environment

    Correct tyre pressure helps to maintain optimum fuel efficiency. This equates to lower Co2 emissions from your vehicle and helps protect the environment. Environment Image
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