How to Fill Tires with Air
It’s no secret just how important keeping your tires properly inflated helps to improve handling, ride quality, the fuel economy, as well as helping extend the life of your tires. Wondering, “how much air should I put in my tires?” We have your answers as we offer car tire pressure tips and the importance of knowing the recommended psi for your vehicle’s tires.
Never adjust your truck’s tire pressure on your own? That’s okay — we have your guide below:
Because driving causes the tires to heat and the inside to expand, the air hose gauges at many gas stations are not always 100% reliable. It’s essential to make sure you’re not overinflating the tire. Don’t stress if you add too much air, just release some of the air by pressing the pin on the tire valve with the back of the air hose nozzle.
You’ll find the recommended car tire pressure for new vehicles on a sticker inside the driver’s door. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual if you can’t find the sticker. Check the tire pressure after the car has cooled off for the most accurate reading. When inflating your tires, keep the following in mind:
Whether you want to know more about how to fill tires with air or additional tire care trips like what do tire numbers mean, we have you covered at Truck Ranch. If you’re on the hunt for a pre-owned pickup truck for your commute, we can also help with that! Just give us a call and we’ll help get things started!
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