What Should My Tire Pressure Be?

Air is the lifeblood of your tires and making sure your tires are properly filled up is very important. However, it’s good to know exactly how much pressure your vehicle’s tires should have. By maintaining good tire pressure, Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield drivers will enjoy a much smoother driving experience.

To show you some of the benefits of properly filling up your tires, the Andy Mohr Volkswagen service team has brought you this guide on recommended tire pressures.

How to Find Your Recommended Tire Pressure

When talking about which tire pressure is right for you, it’s important to note that tire pressure differs from car to car. Your car owner’s manual will tell you how much pressure your tires need, however, typically recommended PSI sits at around 30-35 PSI. Another place to find your recommended pressure is on a sticker that sits along your driver side door frame.

A good thing to note, though, when dealing with tire pressure is how temperature affects your tires’ pressure. In the summer, you can sit at the lower end of your recommended PSI because the heat and friction of the road increases tire pressure naturally. Filling your tires to maximum recommended pressure can lead to poor handling as your tires fill up to their limit.

Cars usually differentiate their recommended pressure at cold temperatures, so you’ll want to make sure your tires are at this PSI when the weather gets around 40 degrees. This ensures that your tires are filled up to accommodate to the loss of friction and heat that the summer provided.

Signs of Improperly Filled Tires

If your tires aren’t at the right pressure for your car, there are several signs you can look out for. Look for changes in the way your car handles: If your wheels almost feel spongy and you aren’t turning as well as you used to, fill up your tires.

Overfilling your tires is very possible, as well, and in this case, your tires may feel very bouncy. Your ride will feel shaky as your car’s body bounces on top of your wheels. Properly filled wheels will give you nice, reliable handling with just enough give and take to move comfortably over the road.

In addition to affecting handling, though, not having enough tire pressure can result in a number of problems. Most notable among them is a reduction in fuel economy and premature wear to your tires. If you want to make sure that your vehicle is running at its best without working too hard, it’s important to stay aware of when you should refill your tires.

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Fill Up Your Tires at Our Service Center

When it comes to ensuring your car runs healthy for years, it’s a great idea to make sure your tires are properly filled. At Andy Mohr Volkswagen, we can provide your tires with their optimal PSI to make sure your car is running at its best.

If you’re a driver in the Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield area, schedule a service appointment with us online or over the phone today.