The importance of monitoring tire pressure before a trip

 Tire pressure is a much more critical factor to consider than most people think. The reason is none other than its direct impact on the safety of people travelling in a vehicle. As a tire workshop in Seville, CubzAuto knows that an inadequate pressure level always affects the speed and way they wear, which can cause them not to respond appropriately or burst.

 

Maintaining the recommended pressure level in your tires will make driving safer and less exposed to the risk of bursting or suffering from irregular and accelerated wear.

 

Each manufacturer recommends several levels of pressure for the tires of a car model, which vary according to the load that the vehicle carries, being higher when the car is more loaded than when it has to support less weight. There may also be cases in which the manufacturer recommends two different pressure levels for the front and rear tires due to the weight distribution of the car. 

 

The most common places where we can find the manufacturer's recommended pressure table are on the driver's door frame or inside the fuel tank cap. Another alternative is to consult this table in the vehicle's technical datasheet.

 

Suppose the tire pressure level is below that recommended by the manufacturer. In that case, it will cause that being too flat to produce greater friction between the tire and asphalt, leading to more excellent wear on the rubber. On the other hand, when the pressure level is above adequate, tire wear will be much more pronounced on its central strip than on the sides, exposed to punctures or blowouts.

 

On summer trips, three factors come together that accelerate tire wear: increased load on the car, high asphalt temperature and long journeys. These are trips that are usually made with loved ones, whether family or friends, so it is essential to ensure their safety by checking that the tires are in perfect condition. 

 

The pressure is recommended for your car according to its load. On these trips where several occupants carry luggage, the pressure should be adjusted to that recommended by the manufacturer for greater loads. Additionally, to combat the effects of heat, it is advisable to leave the pressure at a level (significantly) slightly lower than that indicated in the table.

 

Therefore, if you are going to make trips or getaways in your car this summer, as a tire workshop in Seville, RCC Auto Transport recommend that you check the condition of your car's tires and, if you notice wear on them, replace them before you start to drive. Your vacation destination. And, of course, regularly checking that the manufacturer recommends the pressure according to the model and load of your car.