Tell you check the tire inflation is also important for a tire.
Fast starts, stops and turns cause premature tire wear. But do you notice your inflation of tires? Improper tire inflation will also cause damage to the tire. Tires can lose on psi (pount per square inch) per month under normal conditions.Additionally, tires can lose 1 psi for every 10° F temperature drop.So tire inflation should be checked at least once a month, and before a long trip. Underinflation can lead to tire failure and causes unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents.
Inflation pressures specified by the vehicle manufacturer are shown on the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. They're also in the owner's manual. Specified inflation pressures are for cold tires, so make sure tires are cool when checked. It's normal for tires to heat up and air pressure to increase as you drive. Never reduce air pressure when tires are hot.Keep in mind that air pressure goes up in warm weather and down in cold weather--one to
two pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change.
You can use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly or before long trips. And you should buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, so as not to make big error. There many types of tire pressure gauges, such as dial tire gauge, tire inflator gauge, pen tire gauge, digital tire gauges and so on. They all have their characteristic and advantages, you can choose the suitable type according to your needs.
Underinflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or "blowout", with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Underinflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents.
So we should check the tire pressure monthly. Then we can keep a long life of our tire, and also of our car.