HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
- Find your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure. The tire placard can usually be found on the inside edge of your driver side doorframe. This tire placard may list different values or pressures for front and rear tires, which means that each pair of tires requires a different air pressure. Remember NOT to inflate to the maximum inflation pressure listed on the tire sidewall, since it may provide a different pressure than what is recommended in the owner’s manual or vehicle placard. If you are having a problem finding it, please call us at
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- Use a dependable and accurate air gauge. Purchase a quality air gauge. A cheap one can be found at Walmart and will allow for correct readings. A good gauge will give better readings than those at gas stations, car washes, and other public locations, which can be inaccurate due to age, exposure, or abuse. You can choose a traditional gauge with a meter, a pencil-type gauge, or a battery-powered digital gauge. Any of these options can provide you with reliable readings.
- Be sure to check the air pressure when the tire is COOL, or rather when they are the same temperature as the outside air and have not been driven on. Driving will HEAT the air inside the tire, which causes the air to expand and gives a HIGHER reading. If you do need to check your pressure after driving, subtract 3 PSI from each reading to account for the temperature difference, and then compare this value to the recommended cold inflation.
- First, unscrew the valve cap. Removing it reveals the opening of the valve stem, the brass or aluminum tube extending out from the wheel. This tube controls airflow in and out of the tire. Firmly place the gauge’s exposed end onto the valve stem. If the gauge hisses after you place it on the valve stem, it is not centered correctly. Readjust your gauge to stop the hissing sound and get an accurate reading.
- Use an air hose to refill underinflated tires to bring the pressure back up to the manufacturer’s recommended level. Press the small brass needle in the valve stem to deflate overinflated tires back to the correct level. You may need to recheck the pressure during adjustment for increased accuracy. Always replace the valve cap after you have finished checking or adjusting pressure.
If you are having difficulty or have low tire pressure and need assistance checking your pressure, please visit Riveras Tires
(661) 274-8698
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