Why Checking Your Ride’s PSI Is So Important | Flemington, NJ

Feb 8, 2023

It’s already February– can you believe it?! Well, spring is on the horizon and with a new season comes some pretty extreme temperature changes, sometimes more than 20 degrees difference in a day! These fluctuations can really affect your tires PSI and cause detrimental driving conditions! So, below we’ve compiled information on why keeping your tire at its proper PSI is so important! Check that out and if your ride is in need of some more serious maintenance, schedule your service appointment at Flemington BMW’s Service Center today.

Why Your Tire’s PSI Is So Important:

Proper PSI will help optimize performance and your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. This is especially useful if you tend to run your A/C or heat for long periods of time and increasing gas prices).
Avoid sidewall flexing and tire squirm when properly inflated.
Avoid potential dangers like collisions, blowouts, heat build-up, and potential rolling hazards.
Correct PSI improves durability and performance designed to match the specific needs of your vehicle.
PSI stabilizes the tire’s structure, blends responsiveness, traction, and handling.
Extreme temperatures and driving conditions will affect your tire’s PSI.

Underinflated tires can wear prematurely due to being soft and unable to maintain their proper shape.
Overinflated tires can wear unevenly due to being rigid and hard. It can also lead to a tire blowout.
If your vehicle has been sitting for a long period of time, chances are the PSI is incorrect and you will need to fill up the tires. Vehicles that sit without being used have a tendency to have under-inflated tires.
Your tires will last longer and the tread won’t wear out as easily if your tires are always properly inflated to the correct PSI.