Having your tires correctly inflated not only optimizes performance, but also leads to increased safety. You should therefore check the pressure of your tires (not forgetting the spare tire) at least once a month and before long journeys. What should my tire pressure be? The first step is knowing what your tire pressure should be. You can find out what your vehicle’s tire pressure should be by looking in your vehicle owner’s manual or on the little sticker on the inside of your driver’s side car door for the recommended PSI. How to check tire pressure? 1) Purchase a certified air pressure gauge or take your vehicle to a nearby service center (or gas station) for a check-up. 2) Tires must be checked in a “cold” state (at least three hours after driving). 3) Insert the gauge into the valve. 4) Compare the measured air pressure level with the level listed on the car door. - in case of higher pressure than a recommendation, deflate your tire to the recommended pressure. - in case of lower pressure than a recommendation, inflate your tire up to the recommended pressure.

Fitting tires is a job for professionals This delicate operation consists of assembling a unit comprising a wheel, a tire and a valve, not forgetting the air for inflation. Any operation achieved to a professional guarantees scrupulous compliance with the instructions specified by tire manufacturers, vehicule manufacturers and legislation. He will be able to detect any anomalies liable to affect your safety.

But this period depends on a variety of factors including driver behavior, the roughness of the road surface, the mechanical condition of the vehicle and tire pressure. The major risk is the loss of adhesion on wet ground, if the remaining tread can no longer evacuate water in the contact with the road.