The Importance Of Checking Tire Pressure

There is a high percentage of drivers who do not know how to identify when their car’s tire pressure is inadequate. Waiting to see the almost flat tire is very unsafe, so it is  advisable to know well the state of the pressure inside the tires .

Some vehicles have electronic sensors that indicate if the air pressure in any of the tires is outside the safe parameters established by the manufacturer.

This pressure is usually shown in the units of the International System. However, this technology is not common, especially in older models.

For this reason, it is important to check the tire pressure ourselves at least once a month, especially if you usually make long trips or on terrain that makes the tires suffer.

Performance and stability improvements

Maintaining adequate and uniform pressure on all four wheels allows the vehicle to position itself correctly and reduce roll. In addition, it prevents loss of control while driving and minimizes the possibility of accidents.

On the other hand, driving a vehicle with low tire pressure can lead to mechanical damage to the car, such as damage to the suspension. Older, there is the disadvantage of higher fuel consumption.

Some of the vehicles that suffer the most from tire damage are off-road vehicles. These large models support many kilograms of weight on all four wheels, which suffer even more with extreme driving, in harsh environmental conditions or with high traction needs.

Security against saving

Every driver takes into account the expenses of his vehicle. The intention to save sometimes goes against security, which was increased even more during the hardest years of the economic crisis. Because of this, many drivers try to get the most out of their car’s tires.

This situation represents a real danger both for them and for the rest of the drivers. When it comes to saving, the best thing to take into account is to drive efficiently, which will result in less wear on the tires and an increase in their useful life.

And that’s what you have to take into account: the useful life. This will be the time when the tire can work safely, and extending its replacement only means driving with rubbers with reduced effectiveness.

It is very important not to forget that the tires are one of the most important elements of the vehicle in relation to safety. This can be a significant outlay, but it will be a key factor in avoiding future road accidents.

How to detect pressure irregularities

In case the vehicle does not have a pressure measurement system that allows the pilot to control the pressure at any time, it will be important to measure it manually. The first step in controlling pressure is a quick visual check.

The surface of the wheel that is in contact with the ground at all times is known as the ‘grip zone’. This surface must have a certain value, so that it maintains a sufficient grip without excessive fuel consumption.

When the wheel is properly inflated the tire will have a flat grip area, so the entire surface of the wheel will be in contact with the ground. On the other hand, if the pressure in the tire is too low, you may notice an inward bend in the wheel.

Therefore, the tire will form an arc with the ground and the grip zone will decrease. If the pressure is too high, what can be seen is an inverted arc, so that the grip area of ​​the wheel is also reduced.

Finally, you just have to have on hand the element with which pressures in gases are measured, known as a manometer. This device is composed of a dial similar to that of a watch, and a tube that connects to the air inlet of the tire.

By connecting this tube, the pressure gauge needle will indicate the tire pressure, which will have to be checked with the values ​​established by the manufacturer. By following these tips, we will control the consumption and safety of our vehicle in motion.