How To Find the Correct Tyre Pressure For Your Vehicle

Proper tyre inflation is crucial for several reasons, as it can impact safety, performance, and the longevity of the tyres.

Tyre Inflation & Safety

Correct tyre pressure ensures that your tyres maintain the optimal contact patch with the road. Under-inflated tyres can cause the sidewalls to flex excessively, leading to overheating and potentially causing a blowout. Over-inflated tyres, on the other hand, reduce the contact patch, which can lead to reduced traction, especially in wet or slippery conditions. Both scenarios increase the risk of accidents.

Not only are you putting yourself in a more dangerous situation, by having tyres that are inflated to the wrong level, you are also losing out on fuel efficiency.

Fuel Efficiency

Tyres inflated to the recommended PSI reduce rolling resistance, which is the effort required to keep the vehicle moving. Under-inflated tyres increase this resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and thereby consuming more fuel. Maintaining the correct tyre pressure can help maximise fuel efficiency, saving money and reducing overall environmental impact.

Handling & Performance

Correct tyre pressure ensures that your vehicle handles as intended by the manufacturer. Under-inflated tyres can make handling sluggish and reduce overall vehicle stability, while over-inflated tyres can make the ride feel harsh and reduce the ability of tyres to absorb bumps in the road.

How To Find the Correct Tyre Pressure For Your Vehicle

The best place to find out the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle is to read your owner's manual. There will be a section about tyre pressure that will list the recommended PSI for your vehicle's tyres, as well as the recommended tyre pressure under different amounts of load. There might also be a sticker on either the driver's door frame or the door itself that will list the tyre pressure.

Tyre Care at Repco

Whether you need a 12v compressor to inflate a tyre, a tyre deflator to bring down the air pressure of your tyres for soft terrain when off-roading, or simply some tyre shine to get the car looking top notch, Repco have your tyre care needs covered.