Posted on 8/30/2021
As a responsible car owner, you should check your tires whenever possible. Having improper tire pressure can lead to uneven tread wear, which can ultimately worsen your gas mileage and affect your vehicle's handling. If you're unsure how to measure your tire pressure, you've come to the right place. This is Protech Automotive Service's guide to perfecting your tire pressure measuring routine. Before you run to grab your pressure gauge, you need to know how much air your tires require. In the United States, tire pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch). There should be a sticker on the driver's door frame that shows the recommended tire pressure specific to your vehicle. If you have difficulty finding the sticker, then you can also look in your owner's manual. The ideal time to measure your tire pressure is when the vehicle has been idle for several hours and the tires are cold. As mentioned before, you will need a tire pres ... read more