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It is recommended that your tyre pressure should be checked at least once a month.
Regular tyre pressure checks are crucial for maintaining safe driving conditions and prolonging tyre life.
When should tyre pressure be checked?
It is recommended that tyre pressure should be checked at least once a month.
Regular tyre pressure checks are crucial for maintaining safe driving conditions and prolonging tyre life.
Tyre pressure can decrease gradually over time. A drop in tyre pressure can lead to poor fuel efficiency, increased tyre wear and a potential tyre blowout.
As well as checking your tyre pressure on a regular basis, make sure you test the air pressure before you set off on any long journeys.
Tyres which are overinflated can be dangerous due to them causing instability on the road. Another reason why it is important to ensure your tyres are inflated correctly before a long trip.
When is the best time of day to check tyre pressure?
It is best to check your tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. Essentially when they haven't been driven on for at least three hours - or have been driven less than a mile at a moderate speed.
Tyre pressure increases as a tyre rolls, due to the friction of the road. If you then do a test, you will receive a false reading. You will get the most accurate reading when the tyres are cold.
A good tip is to test the air pressure in the morning – when you will find the ambient temperature is generally cooler.
Should you check your tyres when they are hot or cold?
It is best to check your tyres when they are cold. Heat from driving can cause the tyre pressure to increase and give false readings.
If you need to check tyre pressure when your tyres are hot, you should only use the recommended tyre pressure as a reference.