Checking your vehicle’s tire pressure is actually more important than you probably thought. In fact, during the winter months, you should be checking your tires every day before you head out. You’re probably thinking what? Every day before I leave is a lot. Yes, it can be but also doing this quick check will better your drive and enhance your safety out on the road. This week we want to tell you why you should be checking your tires PSI and why it’s so important. Trust us, it’s most definitely worth taking the few seconds to take a quick glance!

• 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.