{"id":14388,"date":"2023-06-11T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T10:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotire.com\/?p=14388"},"modified":"2024-05-03T08:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T08:39:11","slug":"how-temperature-affects-tire-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/how-temperature-affects-tire-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know How Temperature Affects Tire Pressure? Let Me Explain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Temperature, pressure, density… no, it’s not physics class. It’s basic auto maintenance! If you’ve noticed a major change in your tire pressure recently but aren’t sure why, then this might be the article for you. Find out how temperature can affect tire pressure in more ways than one. It’s actually a significant factor in tire pressure and something you should be aware of for optimum driving performance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even minor changes in temperature affect the air pressure in your tires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Does tire pressure really change with temperature?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! Even minor changes in temperature affect the air pressure in your tires, but the effect is most noticeable with larger temperature swings. The winter after I bought my first car (in college), I remember thinking that all four of my tires were leaking because every other week, I had to put more air in them. But luckily, it was just the increasingly cold weather that was causing the low tire pressure, and I was spared the expense of buying a new set of tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your tires before driving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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It’s important to regularly check the air pressure in your tires because they will naturally lose pressure over time as air escapes in tiny quantities. A quick visual check each time you get into or out of the car should be enough to spot major problems such as a flat, but it’s important to get an accurate reading regularly. It’s a good idea to do a tire pressure check before long road trips or difficult driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incorrect tire pressure can compromise safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Underinflated tires are a serious safety issue and a major cause of accidents. Having the recommended tire pressure will optimize your car’s handling and performance. Air pressure can affect things such as braking distance, cornering, and even speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overinflated tires are also an issue as they minimize the tire’s contact with the road. This also leads to many issues with handling, and tires with too much air pressure are susceptible to blowouts in extreme cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to check your tire pressure<\/strong>: 7 steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To do so, use a tire pressure gauge, which is a small, inexpensive tool that you can stash in the glove compartment. To use it, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Remove the valve stem cap from one of your tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Attach the tire pressure gauge to the end of the valve stem and push it down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The meter will poke out of the back of the tire gauge, literally using the air pressure to push the meter out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Check the air pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Repeat at least 2-3 times to make sure the reading is accurate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Replace the cap!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Add air at your local gas station if need be<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Find your recommended tire pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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    You can find your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure in several places. For newer cars, you can find the recommended tire pressure on the inside of the driver’s side door. When you open up the door, it will be on a small chart called the Tire and Loading Information which is on the body of the car itself. You can also consult the owner’s manual for the same chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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