WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH CORRECT TYRE PRESSURES ANYWAY!
Your vehicle is literally riding on your tyres. The tyres are essentially one of the most crucial parts of your vehicle when it comes to safety! Correct tyre pressures can enhance your driving experience with better cornering, braking, wear, and fuel efficiency.
It's inevitable the tyres will need replacing at some stage and at Autohaus Auckland we are the agents for a wide range of tyre brands so let us know if you need a hand with sourcing replacements. We'll look for the safest and most cost effective options to suit your budget.
In the meantime, set your tyre pressures accurately and check them routinely to ensure safe travels and less expense in the long run.
BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY!
A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the USA found that under inflation of tyres by 10% increases fuel consumption by 2%
With air escaping from the tyres naturally it's extremely important you set a date with the tyres on your car to check the pressures at least once a month. This will ensure you have optimal performance, wear and fuel efficiency.
We all know how expensive fuel is getting so any savings has to be a good thing right!
CORRECT TYRE PRESSURE = SAFE TRAVELLING
Over Inflated tyres can cause the tyre to have reduced contact with the road causing less grip while underinflated can cause excess contact resulting in increased friction again causing longer braking and also faster wear = you need to spend money earlier than needed on replacement tyres!
Under inflated tyres are also more prone to punctures and who wants that when you’re just trying to go about your day.
You may have found in winter the tyre pressures need adjusting more. This is because the cold can cause the air to contract - less air = less pressure.
The best time of day to check tyre pressures is first thing in the morning, before you travel too far. Remember heat effects the overall pressure so you want the air in the tyre to be as cool as possible.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE CORRECT TYRE PRESSURE FOR MY CAR?
You are always very welcome to drop in and see us and let our team ensure the pressures are set correctly or to even show you how to do this yourself.
There are a number of places you can find the correct tyre pressures for your vehicle if you wish to do this yourself.
1. Your vehicles manual
2. Inside the fuel filler flap
3. Selection on the instrument cluster by pressing the up and down arrows until 'Tyre Pressure' option
In summary the tyres on your vehicle get you safely to your destination. It is vital to keep an eye on them and if you're ever unsure of the condition just pop on in and let one of our Service Advisors take a quick look for you.
